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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow says he is sticking to original plan to dissolve state assembly in June. — Picture via BULETIN MUTIARA

Penang Chief Minister confirmed positive for Covid-19

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 1 — Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow is confirmed positive for Covid-19 today and will be resting for a few days, said the Chief Minister’s Special Investment Adviser Datuk Seri Lee Kah Choon.

He said Chow would need to rest a few days before performing his duties as usual.

“For now he will comply with the standard operating procedures (SOP) …it is just a normal Covid-19, son there is nothing to be unduly worried about,” he told Bernama after the opening of a new supply chain distribution hub, NI Malaysia Sdn Bhd, here.

Meanwhile, Chow, in a post on his official Facebook, stated that he did a self-screening test for Covid-19 this morning and the result was positive.

Last Sunday, Chow, who is Penang DAP chairman, was announced as the DAP candidate for the Batu Kawan parliament seat to replace the incumbent MP, Kasthuriraani Patto, who has announced that she will not contest in GE15.

The Election Commission (EC) has set November 19 as polling day for GE15, while the nomination is on November 5 and early voting is on November 15.

— Bernama

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