GEORGE TOWN, Nov. 2 -- DAP's Air Putih assemblyman Lim Guan Eng has urged the Penang government to defer increases in land tax, water tariffs and other fees until the end of its term, saying the state's improved financial position should allow it to avoid placing further pressure on residents and businesses.

Debating the 2027 Supply Bill and Development Estimates in the Penang State Legislative Assembly today, Lim said he supported the RM1.074 billion state budget, noting that the Consolidated Revenue Account balance had increased from RM522.87 million at the end of 2025 to RM651.28 million as at October 30 this year, while Penang's gross domestic product grew 7.3 per cent to RM130.3 billion in 2025, compared with national growth of 5.2 ...