Chow Kon Yeow says Penang buys new cars for state excos every six years

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The Penang state government defended its purchase of 15 new Toyota Camrys for state officials, citing a six-year replacement policy implemented since 2013. Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow explained that maintaining cars older than five years incurs high costs, averaging RM42,144 per vehicle. He stated the RM3.3 million purchase was necessary to reduce long-term maintenance expenses, totaling RM650,000 for the existing fleet. The previous vehicles, bought in 2019, remain in use by government officers, but are insufficient to meet current needs.