GEORGE TOWN, March 4 -- Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow hoped the new federal government will continue treating the state fairly for the sake of the people.

Expressing his regret over the collapse of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) federal administration, he said Penang is ready to face the reality of the changes in the country's political situation.

"In Penang, we do not expect special treatment but we expect fair treatment from the federal government because of the role and contributions of Penang towards the development and economy of Malaysia," he said in a press conference at his office today.

He hoped any decision made at federal-level due to the political change will not come at the expense of Malaysians.

"The people deserve bette...