Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng has come out swinging and wants an explanation as to why Penang is excluded from the list of five states set to enter Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan (NRP).

“Based on science and data, it is illogical for Penang not to enter into Phase 2 of the NRP on July 5 together with the five states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Perak and Perlis.

“Defence Minister...