Guan Eng dismisses claim of casino for Penang Hill

Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng today dismissed the claim by an assemblyman that the Penang government would build a casino in the state.

He said it was the policy of the state government not to allow a casino in Penang because it was not suitable for the local economy and the people.

"I was shocked by the statement (of the assemblyman) because it is slanderous. When I assumed the post of chief minister in 2008, I stated that it was my stand and that of the state government that we will not allow a casino to be built in the state," he told a press conference.

Chinese newspapers had reported on June 22 quoting Tanjung Bungah assemblyman Teh Yee Cheu as saying that he had heard rumours that a casino would be built on Penang Hill.

Meanwhile, Lim said the state government was spending RM1.1 million on Asia's 1st Transformers Street Art to be held at Padang Kota Lama from July 19 to Sept 17.

The event would give the people an opportunity to meet and pose for photographs with Optimus Prime and Bumblebee, the main characters of the film Transformers on July 10.