GEORGE TOWN, Sept 4 — Penang DAP chairman Chow Kon Yeow has opted not to contest in the upcoming state DAP party elections after 25 years as chairman. The Penang lawmaker said...
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Accused of links to human trafficking and cyber scam, cops say ex-deputy minister’s Myanmar visit tied to real estate dealPenang DAP chairman Chow Kon Yeow holds a letter from the party dated August 27 saying that he was nominated to contest in the state party elections on September 22. — Picture by Opalyn MokGEORGE TOWN, Sept 4 — Penang DAP chairman Chow Kon Yeow has opted not to contest in the upcoming state DAP party elections after 25 years as chairman.
Chow said that when he was appointed as the chief minister for the second term after the state elections last year, party secretary-general Anthony Loke had instructed him to work on a succession plan.He said the timing is perfect as the new state party chairman will have more than three years to lead and prepare the party for the next general and state elections.“I also thank the people of Penang for their support and fighting spirit throughout my tenure,” he said.
“During my appointment as the chief minister, Loke did say it is for the full term and that there will not be any mid-term change,” he said.
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