Eyes turn to next Penang CM


  • Analysis
  • Saturday, 07 Sep 2024

IT is never easy to step away from the pinnacle of power but Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow took that difficult step when he decided not to defend his post as state chairman in the DAP election.

It was big news in Penang because the state chairmanship is equated with the Chief Minister post and it meant that Chow is now one foot out of the door.

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