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The Star
21-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
RM3.311mil official car purchases under fire
GEORGE TOWN: Penang's state executive councillors and ex-officio members have been going around in the latest Toyota Camry over the past two months. The purchase of the new cars was revealed yesterday, only to come under criticism from political parties. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow told reporters at the state assembly that the new fleet of 15 vehicles, costing RM3.311mil in total, was delivered in March. 'The cars were delivered to 10 executive councillors and three ex-officio members, namely the state secretary, the deputy chief minister and the state legal adviser, as well as the state assembly speaker and deputy speaker. 'On average, each car cost RM220,783,' he told reporters. The new ninth-generation Toyota Camry features a completely redesigned interior, refreshed exterior styling and comes exclusively with hybrid powertrains. The previous 2018–2024 models, bought in 2019, offered both petrol and hybrid options. Chow said the previous vehicles had been in service for over five years but he did not specify why they had to be replaced. Penang MCA chairman Datuk Tan Teik Cheng questioned the rationale behind the decision to spend RM3.3mil on new vehicles at a time of economic challenges, when people are struggling with the cost of living. 'We've heard of government announcements to raise taxes, fees and charges, including liquor licence fees, quit rent enforcement, and even veterinary service charges. 'There was even a report that the state is considering reviewing the financial aid to Penangites under the i-Sejahtera welfare programme. 'This (car purchase) is unacceptable. The money should be used more wisely,' he said.
Malaysiakini
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malaysiakini
CM confirms Penang bought 15 Toyota Camry for RM3.31m
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today confirmed the purchase of 15 vehicles for the state government's use, including its state executive councillors and the State Legislative Assembly speaker. Chow added that the 15 Toyota Camry 2.5V vehicles were purchased for RM3.31 million, including road tax and excise duty, with each car costing an estimated RM220,783.
Malaysiakini
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Malaysiakini
CM confirms Penang bought 15 Toyota Camry for RM3.31m
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today confirmed the purchase of 15 vehicles for the state government's use, including its state executive councillors and State Legislative Assembly Speaker. Chow added that the 15 Toyota Camry 2.5V vehicles were purchased for RM3.31 million, including road tax and excise duty, with each car costing an estimated RM220,783.
The Sun
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Chow confirms Penang purchased 15 Toyota Camrys
GEORGE TOWN: Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today confirmed the purchase of 15 vehicles for the state government's use, including its state executive councillors and State Legislative Assembly Speaker. Chow added that the 15 Toyota Camry 2.5V (AT) (CBU) vehicles were purchased for RM3.31 million, including road tax and excise duty, with each car costing an estimated RM220,783. 'Ten vehicles are for the state executive council members; three for ex-officials and one each for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. 'The cars were given to them on April 4,' he told reporters after the State Legislative Assembly sitting here today, adding that the previous vehicles had been in service for more than five years. Earlier, Air Putih assemblyman Lim Guan Eng, in his written question, asked the state government to state the number, type and cost of the vehicles purchased for the use of the executive councillors and government officials.
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Automotive
- Barnama
Chow Confirms Penang Purchased 15 Toyota Camrys
GEORGE TOWN, May 20 (Bernama) -- Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow today confirmed the purchase of 15 vehicles for the state government's use, including its state executive councillors and State Legislative Assembly Speaker. Chow added that the 15 Toyota Camry 2.5V (AT) (CBU) vehicles were purchased for RM3.31 million, including road tax and excise duty, with each car costing an estimated RM220,783. "Ten vehicles are for the state executive council members; three for ex-officials and one each for the Speaker and Deputy Speaker.
