What specific councils are implicated in the awards controversy?

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Penang Island City Council and Seberang Perai Municipal Council are implicated in the awards controversy.

The Penang Front Party (PFP) has lodged a complaint with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) calling for an investigation into the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and the Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP). This action follows allegations that both local authorities were involved in a controversy surrounding awards from the Europe Business Assembly (EBA), which have been described as potentially being for sale.
MBPP and MPSP Received EBA Awards

Both the Penang Island City Council (MBPP) and the Seberang Perai Municipal Council (MPSP) received accolades from the Europe Business Assembly (EBA) in the years 2013 and 2014. These awards have become the subject of scrutiny, with concerns raised about their legitimacy and the process through which they were obtained by the councils.
Allegations of "Awards for Sale"

The controversy centres on reports suggesting that the EBA awards are not merit-based but are instead acquired through payment. The Penang Front Party has specifically cited this as a reason for their complaint to the MACC, expressing shame that the local councils might be associated with such a practice, particularly if it involves countries with developing economies.
Council Payments for Conference Participation

While denying that the awards themselves were purchased, the mayors of MBPP and MPSP have confirmed that the councils did incur costs to participate in EBA conferences. Specifically, MBPP paid RM20,680 in "entry fees," and MPSP paid RM18,408 for their involvement in the EBA conference. These payments were reportedly made to be eligible for the awards presented at these events.

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