Kuala Lampur, May 14 -- GEORGE TOWN, May 14 - The Penang state government will not burden the people through sudden hikes in taxes or service charges in order to increase state revenue, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

The Padang Kota assemblyman said the state will take a holistic, integrated and focused approach to strengthen its financial position so it remains strong and sustainable in the long term.

One of the measures being prioritised is improving the efficiency of existing revenue collection by enhancing collection systems and enforcing the collection of arrears, he said.

"The state government is also optimising the use of state-owned assets through the disposal, leasing and redevelopment of non-productive assets to generate ...