Penang Island City Council (MBPP) secretary Yew Tung Seang has been appointed as the new mayor, with effect from Jan 20.

State exco Chow Kon Yeow said today that the decision was made by Penang's executive council.

"The swearing-in ceremony for Yew to take up the post will be held on Monday, Jan 22," Chow said.

Yew, an architect by training, served the council as building director for a decade prior to becoming its secretary in 2016...