THE Penang Island City Council (MBPP) will give the commencement of work approval in 24 hours to certain categories of commercial and residential buildings.
Mayor Datuk Yew Tung Seang (pic) said the move was part of a plan to stimulate the local economy affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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