As in the previous year, the councillors' lists for the Penang (MPPP) and Seberang Perai (MPSP) municipal councils are dominated by political appointees.

This year’s list, announced today by state exco member for local government, traffic management and environment and DAP MP for Tanjong Chow Kon Yeow, saw 20 out of 24 political appointees for MPPP, and 21 out of 24 for MPSP.