Penang local councils reduce proposed assessment rates hike

Penang has decided to revise the assessment rates after going through the required legal process under the Local Government Act 1976.

State executive councillor Jagdeep Singh Deo (above) said after hearing and considering the objections raised by Penangites, the local councils - Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and Seberang Jaya City Council (MBSP) - have agreed to reduce the increase in the proposed rates....