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Penang charms Australian MPs

An Australian trade delegation comprising seven MPs and a business manager were impressed with Penang’s food and hospitality during their weekend stay here.

Besides being taken on a sightseeing tour, the visitors were also hosted to dinner by the Penang Turf Club.

The delegation, led by Minister of Emergency Services Neil Roberts, had earlier visited Kuala Lumpur.

The visiting MPs were Vicky Darling (MP for Queensland), Timothy Nicholls (Clayfield) Carryn Sullivan (Pumicestone), Wayne Wendt (Ipswich West), Philip Gray (Gaven), Rosemary Menkens (Burdekin) and Russ Mackie, who is business manager, SEA, Trade Queensland and delegation manager Malaysia and Singapore.


Cheers:Penang Turf Club senior committee member Datuk Seri Teh Choon Beng(left)proposing a toast to Roberts(centre)during a dinner at Batu Gantong recently. Looking on is the club president Datuk Ong Eng Khuan.

Darling said she had heard many good things about Penang from friends, adding that her maiden visit here proved they were correct.[continue...]

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