Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow will submit a report on the state’s controversial quit rent hike to DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, following party intervention to put an end to a growing public dispute. — Facebook pic, March 22, 2026
Chow to submit quit rent report to Loke after DAP brokers truce
Penang CM halts public spat with Lim Guan Eng as complaints mount over steep hikes
Scoop Reporters
Updated 47 seconds ago
22 March, 2026
11:24 AM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow will submit a report on the state’s controversial quit rent hike to DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, following party intervention to put an end to a growing public dispute.
“I will prepare a report on the implementation of the new quit rent rates, which came into effect on Jan 1, to Loke.
“I will also abide by the DAP secretary-general’s directive not to discuss this issue in the media to prevent negative perceptions of the party, the leadership and the Penang government,” Chow reportedly said in a statement.
The move comes after Loke stepped in to mediate tensions between Chow and his predecessor Lim Guan Eng, who had been openly criticising the sharp increase in rates. The party has since called a halt to further public exchanges, urging both leaders to resolve the matter internally.
Lim has agreed to pause his criticism for now, pending further discussions with party leadership. The rare public disagreement between two senior DAP figures had drawn attention, with Loke describing the situation as “unhealthy” and stressing the need for unity.
At the heart of the issue is a steep revision of quit rent rates in Penang, with some property owners seeing significant increases this year. The changes have sparked concern among residents, particularly those who say the new charges are difficult to absorb.
More than 1,000 appeals have already been filed, reflecting the scale of unease on the ground. Many affected owners are hoping for a review or adjustment, while elected representatives have stepped in to help them submit appeals.
Chow has defended the revision, saying it is meant to update rates that have not been revised for decades. He has also pointed to measures introduced by the state to ease the burden on certain groups. — March 22, 2026
Chow to submit quit rent report to Loke after DAP brokers truce
Penang CM halts public spat with Lim Guan Eng as complaints mount over steep hikes
Scoop Reporters
Updated 47 seconds ago
22 March, 2026
11:24 AM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow will submit a report on the state’s controversial quit rent hike to DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke, following party intervention to put an end to a growing public dispute.
“I will prepare a report on the implementation of the new quit rent rates, which came into effect on Jan 1, to Loke.
“I will also abide by the DAP secretary-general’s directive not to discuss this issue in the media to prevent negative perceptions of the party, the leadership and the Penang government,” Chow reportedly said in a statement.
The move comes after Loke stepped in to mediate tensions between Chow and his predecessor Lim Guan Eng, who had been openly criticising the sharp increase in rates. The party has since called a halt to further public exchanges, urging both leaders to resolve the matter internally.
Lim has agreed to pause his criticism for now, pending further discussions with party leadership. The rare public disagreement between two senior DAP figures had drawn attention, with Loke describing the situation as “unhealthy” and stressing the need for unity.
At the heart of the issue is a steep revision of quit rent rates in Penang, with some property owners seeing significant increases this year. The changes have sparked concern among residents, particularly those who say the new charges are difficult to absorb.
More than 1,000 appeals have already been filed, reflecting the scale of unease on the ground. Many affected owners are hoping for a review or adjustment, while elected representatives have stepped in to help them submit appeals.
Chow has defended the revision, saying it is meant to update rates that have not been revised for decades. He has also pointed to measures introduced by the state to ease the burden on certain groups. — March 22, 2026
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It's not the Quit-Rent that has evoked Guanee's tirade against Chow. Guanee has been regularly hammering Chow for this and that, venting presumably his post-CM frustration at his hapless successor.
Guanee just couldn't tolerate his own CM-to-nobody status, not realising his embarrassing display of his frusco-cemburu-ness is gradually destroying all his good work and accumulated merits.
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