Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (seated, centre) with members of the new leadership lineup of Penang Pakatan Harapan for the 2024-2026 term at Wisma Penang DAP at Jalan Rangoon, George Town. - Penang DAP pic, February 27, 2025
Chow, Izzah hold the reins as Penang PH unveils new leadership lineup
Chow, Izzah hold the reins as Penang PH unveils new leadership lineup
Pakatan Harapan reaffirms continuity and stability with its latest state leadership appointments for the 2024-2026 term
R. Dineskumar
Updated 9 hours ago
27 February, 2025
8:05 PM MYT
GEORGE TOWN – Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and state PKR chief Nurul Izzah Anwar have been retained as chairman and deputy chairman of the state’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) leadership committee, as the coalition unveiled its new lineup for the 2024-2026 term.
Announcing the appointments, Chow said the coalition would have three deputy chairmen this term, with Penang DAP chief Steven Sim and Amanah secretary-general and state party chief Muhammad Faiz Fadzil also taking up the position.
Penang Amanah deputy chief Dr Zaidi Zakaria, Penang DAP deputy chairman Ramkarpal Singh, and Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid have been appointed as vice-chairmen, while state DAP secretary Lim Hui Ying remains as the coalition’s secretary.
Additionally, state DAP publicity secretary Joshua Woo has been appointed as the coalition’s election chief for the term.
Meanwhile, 18 individuals have been named as committee members, including several key figures such as state DAP vice-chairman and state executive councillor Zairil Khir Johari, Perai assemblyman and state executive councillor Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo (DAP), Bukit Tambun assemblyman Goh Choon Aik (PKR), Pantai Jerejak assemblyman and state executive councillor Fahmi Zainol (PKR), Batu Uban assemblyman A. Kumaresan (PKR), and Sungai Pinang assemblyman and state executive councillor Lim Siew Khim (DAP).
Chow expressed confidence that the new lineup would continue strengthening political stability in the state, advocating public welfare, and ensuring the continuity of the coalition’s reform agenda.
“We would like to stress that the close partnership between DAP, PKR, Amanah and Barisan Nasional will continue to be enhanced to ensure continuity of effective administration and sustainable development for Penang.
“Penang PH would like to invite and urge all quarters, including the rakyat and community associations, to keep supporting our efforts in building a more developed, inclusive and progressive state,” he said at a press conference at Wisma Penang DAP.
Asked about his reappointment as state PH chairman despite no longer leading the state DAP chapter, Chow said the decision was made by the coalition’s national leadership, citing his experience in leading the coalition in Penang since its inception.
“I was also chosen due to my ‘continuity’ as the (Penang) chief minister (that allows me) to continue leading the state PH. That was the consideration made by our top leadership,” he said.
He added that public support for the coalition in Penang remains at a “comfortable” level but stressed the need for continuous monitoring and improvement in service delivery by both state and federal governments. – February 27, 2025
R. Dineskumar
Updated 9 hours ago
27 February, 2025
8:05 PM MYT
GEORGE TOWN – Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and state PKR chief Nurul Izzah Anwar have been retained as chairman and deputy chairman of the state’s Pakatan Harapan (PH) leadership committee, as the coalition unveiled its new lineup for the 2024-2026 term.
Announcing the appointments, Chow said the coalition would have three deputy chairmen this term, with Penang DAP chief Steven Sim and Amanah secretary-general and state party chief Muhammad Faiz Fadzil also taking up the position.
Penang Amanah deputy chief Dr Zaidi Zakaria, Penang DAP deputy chairman Ramkarpal Singh, and Penang Deputy Chief Minister I Datuk Dr Mohamad Abdul Hamid have been appointed as vice-chairmen, while state DAP secretary Lim Hui Ying remains as the coalition’s secretary.
Additionally, state DAP publicity secretary Joshua Woo has been appointed as the coalition’s election chief for the term.
Meanwhile, 18 individuals have been named as committee members, including several key figures such as state DAP vice-chairman and state executive councillor Zairil Khir Johari, Perai assemblyman and state executive councillor Datuk Seri S. Sundarajoo (DAP), Bukit Tambun assemblyman Goh Choon Aik (PKR), Pantai Jerejak assemblyman and state executive councillor Fahmi Zainol (PKR), Batu Uban assemblyman A. Kumaresan (PKR), and Sungai Pinang assemblyman and state executive councillor Lim Siew Khim (DAP).
Chow expressed confidence that the new lineup would continue strengthening political stability in the state, advocating public welfare, and ensuring the continuity of the coalition’s reform agenda.
“We would like to stress that the close partnership between DAP, PKR, Amanah and Barisan Nasional will continue to be enhanced to ensure continuity of effective administration and sustainable development for Penang.
“Penang PH would like to invite and urge all quarters, including the rakyat and community associations, to keep supporting our efforts in building a more developed, inclusive and progressive state,” he said at a press conference at Wisma Penang DAP.
Asked about his reappointment as state PH chairman despite no longer leading the state DAP chapter, Chow said the decision was made by the coalition’s national leadership, citing his experience in leading the coalition in Penang since its inception.
“I was also chosen due to my ‘continuity’ as the (Penang) chief minister (that allows me) to continue leading the state PH. That was the consideration made by our top leadership,” he said.
He added that public support for the coalition in Penang remains at a “comfortable” level but stressed the need for continuous monitoring and improvement in service delivery by both state and federal governments. – February 27, 2025
The main complain among Penang PKR members regarding Nurul Izzah is that she is hardly around in Penang. Her work schedule mainly takes her to KL and elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteI have no doubt about her capability and potential. But retail politics in Malaysia, especially at State level, requires you to be seen and heard locally.