Penanti assemblyman Norlela sworn in as Penang exco
Penang state executive councillor Norlela Ariffinis pictured at Seri Mutiara, George Town on March 12, 2020. — Picture by Sayuti Zainudin
Norlela was appointed to replace Dr Afif Bahardin following the latter’s resignation as State Agriculture and Agro-based Industry, Rural Development and Health Committee chairman, making her the first female PKR representative to hold the post. Aware that the position is a challenging one, she said her main focus would be addressing the spread of COVID-19 and issues related to agricultural development in the state.
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