Penang government has appointed Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman, Lee Khai Loon, Fadhlina Sidek and Muhammad Bakhtiar Wan Chik as 'Adun angkat' (adopted assemblypersons) for the four vacant seats of Bertam, Seberang Jaya, Sungai Acheh and Teluk Bahang.

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the appointment of the four assemblypersons was made based on the closest-to-area factor in order to enable them to manage the problems faced by the constituents so that they do not feel marginalised...