All allocations to assemblypersons, which was previously put on hold pending their explanation as to why they failed to attend the Penang governor’s installation, has been released to the affected constituencies, said state secretary Farizan Darus.

Farizan said one of the assemblypersons, Penanti’s Norlela Ariffin, has apologised to him for saying she did not receive an invitation to attend the installation ceremony which was held on April 29.

“Since she has apologised, in the spirit of Aidilfitri, we accept and have approved her constituency allocations,” he said at a press conference today attended by Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and state executive councillor Chow Kon Yeow...