Malaysian resort Penang to get face-lift under new government

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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow presents plans to improve infrastructure and facilities at a function on Aug. 29. (Photo courtesy of Penang state government)

CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer

GEORGE TOWN, Malaysia -- The Penang administration unveiled on Aug. 29 its vision to transform the northern island state with projects it hopes will "inspire" change throughout the nation, plans only made possible by the election of the new government in the historic May vote.

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