Penang CM corrects MCA leader for spinning old news on state’s industry
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has refuted MCA's claims that factories in the state are closing down while thousands are being retrenched. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, May 15, 2019.
THE Penang government today refuted a recent claim by MCA that factories in the state have closed and thousands of people have lost their jobs. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said Penang still attracted an average RM5 billion in foreign direct investment and has created 10,000 jobs annually. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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