Summary
- Izhar Shah urges restructuring of overlapping state GLCs.
- Proposes investment reforms and improved public infrastructure.
- Calls for stronger childcare support and housing assistance.
GEORGE TOWN, November 4 — Seberang Jaya assemblyman Izhar Shah Arif Shah has urged the Penang government to restructure state-linked companies.
Strengthen financial sustainability and prioritise public welfare under Budget 2027. He questioned the progress of restructuring nine of 18 state-linked companies identified.
As having overlapping functions and proposed establishing a strategic investment entity to generate long-term revenue.
Izhar also called for affordable childcare centres, improved pedestrian infrastructure and better transport connectivity across Seberang Perai.
He further urged authorities to address delays in Kampung Bagan Serai’s replacement housing project and increase monthly rental assistance from about RM300 to RM700.
