Penang chief minister, Chow Kon Yeow said the PH Council did not oppose the idea but they want the state elections of all three PH held states to be convened at the same time. theSun theSundaily elections GE15 Politics state assembly dissolution
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow speaking to the press regarding the 15th General Elections after officiating the computer rooms at Pusat Jagaan Suria in George Town, Penang on Oct 15 2022 - BERNAMAPIX: The Penang DAP had tried to convince the Pakatan Harapan Presidential Council of the state’s intention to hold its state polls simulteneously with the 15th General Election but the council wants the state to concentrate on the parliamentary seats for now.
“Since it was not possible to reach a decision, it was decided that the three states will have to make a collective decision in dissolving the state assemblies. We had an opportunity to discuss the matter thoroughly with the PH leadership. The PH presidential council meeting decided today that the Penang State Assembly will not be dissolved until next year.
Meanwhile, Chow who is also the Penang DAP chairman hoped the people will accept the decision even though some of them are disappointed. However, they have also tried their best, including appealing the matter to the PH Presidential Council.
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