Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has come under criticism after the state government he leads purchased a new Mercedes-Benz that cost nearly RM500,000 for his use.

Two youth leaders, including former youth and sports minister Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman, described the expenditure as unnecessary especially at this juncture when the rakyat is struggling with the economic impact of Covid-19.

"There is no need to buy a luxury car using the rakyat's money when...