Penang exco points to ‘instigators’ behind Taman Manggis protest
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow, flanked by state excos Jagdeep Singh Deo and Dr Afif Bahardin, at Komtar today. Afif says there is no government that does not want its citizens to have homes. – The Malaysian Insight pic by David ST Loh, March 13, 2019.
“INSTIGATORS” played up the eviction of Taman Manggis PPR tenants who no longer qualify for public housing under the pretext of helping them, said a Penang exco today. Dr Afif Bahardin said the tenants themselves were “intimidated” by these people, who wanted to keep the protest going. 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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