Penang Yang di-Pertua Negri calls for inclusive welfare, urges review of state policies - Malaysia now

GEORGE TOWN – At the opening session of the Penang State Legislative Assembly today, the newly appointed ninth Penang Governor, Tun Datuk Sri Utama Ramli Nga Talib, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the people of Penang and his commitment to serve them with integrity and vision. He also expressed his sincere gratitude to His Majesty the King for appointing him to the highest office in Penang effective May 1. “This appointment...

Penang Yang di-Pertua Negri calls for inclusive welfare, urges review of state policies - Malaysia now

GEORGE TOWN, May 16 — The newly sworn-in Penang Yang di-Pertua Negri, Tun Ramli Ngah Talib, has called for the state’s social welfare aid programme, i-Sejahtera, to be continued in a more inclusive and targeted manner. In his speech officiating the first session of the state legislative assembly today, he said priority should be given to those who genuinely need it. Meanwhile, he suggested introducing sustainable alternatives such as skills trai…