The Penang chief minister has assured that there is no conflict of interest in the appointment of Perai assemblyperson S Sundarajoo as the executive councillor in charge of housing and environment in the state government

Chow Kon Yeow said Sundarajoo's vast experience in the development sector would serve as an asset to the state government.

"As far as I know, he (Sundarajoo) is no longer a director or holds any positions in any housing development company. I understand he...