DAP Penang

In conjunction with both International Women’s Day and the 3rd Anniversary of the 2008 political tsunami that denied BN’s its historic 2/3 majority and brought a regime change in 5 states, including Penang, has seen Penang transformed as a portrait of progress and seen gains in women’s participation in decision-making.

Under the previous administration, only 2 women held senior state government positions. Now under the new PR state administration there are 7 women holding senior state government positions namely.

The Penang state government regrets that Pos Malaysia intends to increase the commission charges for payment of water bills from 70cents to 90 cents for every payment of water bill. However PBA will continue to use the services of Pos Malaysia to assist consumers in paying their water bills easier.

PBA spends RM700,000 annually in commission charges to Pos Malaysia. This amount is absorbed by PBA to lessen the burden to consumers. The increase by 20 cents from 70 cents to 90 cents will result in increased charges of RM 200,000 from RM 700,000 to RM 900,000 annually.