Penang to seek NSC permission to hold state assembly meeting

The Penang government will be sending an official letter to the National Security Council (NSC) to obtain permission to hold a state legislative assembly meeting.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow (above) said Section 15(1)(b) of the Emergency Ordinance provides for a state assembly meeting to be called even though Parliament is not sitting through the recommendation of the state governor to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong...