Gathering of minds: (From left) Kebun Bunga rep Jason Ong, Batu Uban rep A. Kumaresan, Gooi, Machang Bubok rep Lee Khai Loon and Penanti rep Dr Hajah Norlela Ariffin at Dewan Sri Penang.
GEORGE TOWN: It is time for Penang to push for the decentralisation of federal power and “stop being treated like a stepchild or Cinderella”, says a state assemblyman.
Gooi Hsiao Leung (PH-Bukit Tengah) suggested that the state form an independent commission to recommend matters under federal authority that could be returned to the state.
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