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George Town sees swearing-in of fourth mayor

Datuk A. Rajendran promises a caring council that will attend to the grouses the people

Updated 3 years ago · Published on 09 May 2023 10:49AM

George Town sees swearing-in of fourth mayor
Penang-born Datuk A. Rajendran was sworn in before Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and state local government exco Jagdeep Singh Deo this morning. – Taufik Sulong Facebook pic, May 9, 2023

by Ian McIntyre

GEORGE TOWN – History was made today when George Town appointed its fourth mayor since its city status was restored in 2015.

Penang-born Datuk A. Rajendran was sworn in before Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and state exco in charge of local government, Jagdeep Singh Deo, this morning at the city hall here.

Rajendran, 60, promised a caring council that will listen to the grouses of ratepayers.

He also spoke about using technology to fight climate change and to meet the expectations of the public here. – The Vibes, March 9, 2023

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