GEORGE TOWN: Penang executive councillor Fahmi Zainol will continue performing his official duties despite being charged in court earlier today with domestic abuse, chief minister Chow Kon Yeow said.
Chow said that Fahmi remains innocent until proven guilty.
“We only came to know (about the charge) this afternoon. Since he is already (charged) in court, we (state exco) cannot be acting above the court,” he told reporters who has asked whether the state executive council would ask Fahmi to resign or take a leave of absence pending court proceedings.