Analysis

Black swans in Penang’s politics

By Joceline Tan

ANYTHING about the two powerful family dynasties of DAP is news even if it is something as casual as going on medical leave.

As such, there was a flutter among political circles in Penang when Penang Deputy Chief Minister II, Jagdeep Singh Deo, suddenly went on medical leave to treat his two-year-old ankle injury.

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Penang , politics , family dynasties , DAP , medical leave , Penang Deputy Chief Minister II , Jagdeep Singh Deo , Chow Kon Yeow , Lim Guan Eng , Steven Sim , party election
Joceline Tan

Joceline Tan

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