Penang’s first woman mayor dies, aged 68 FMTNews
Patahiyah Ismail was also the first woman to be appointed as head of the Penang Municipal Council in 2010. In a Facebook post, chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said Patahiyah’s contribution to the state was incomparable.“I hope her family, friends and acquaintances will stay strong in dealing with the loss of their loved one,” Chow said.
Current mayor Yew Tung Seang also offered his condolences, saying he was grateful to have been given a chance to work with Patahiyah. “She was not only the first mayor, she was also my boss when I was attached to the council’s building department in the 1990s. Her contribution to MBPP and the state will never be forgotten,” he wrote on Facebook.She was also the first woman to be appointed as head of the Penang Municipal Council in 2010.
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Penang's first mayor passes awayGEORGE TOWN: Former Penang Island City Council (MBPP) Datuk Patahiyah Ismail has passed away on the first day of Ramadan (March 23).
Read more »
Syamsul Yusof's mother urges Puteri Sarah to fight back after son's allegationPuteri Sarah reportedly said she has no fear of his claims as even her in-laws are on her side.
Read more »
'Thai Hot Guys' event not appropriate during Ramadan, says Home MinisterPUTRAJAYA: There must be mutual respect among Malaysians especially during the holy month of Ramadan, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Read more »
Groundwork still needed to shift children out of Immigration depots, says SaifuddinPUTRAJAYA: Groundwork still needs to be done before the Home Ministry shifts children out of Immigration detention depots to welfare organisations, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail.
Read more »