GEORGE TOWN, Nov. 10 -- The sovereignty of Penang is enshrined in the Federal Constitution, said Penang state exco Wong Hon Wai.

The tourism and creative economy committee chairman said Penang is listed as one of the states forming the Federation, equal in status to all other states, according to Article 1(2) of the Federal Constitution of 1957.

"This is not only a legal recognition but also reflects Penang's significant position in the historical and federal structure of Malaysia," he said in a statement, responding to Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.

"The Federal Constitution of 1957 marked a new chapter in history and supersedes all documents that preceded it," he added.

He said Sanusi raising an issue that da...