GEORGE TOWN: The Penang State Legislative Assembly has opened a dedicated lactation room for breastfeeding mothers as part of a RM1.5 million upgrading project at its premises in Lebuh Light.

State Assembly Speaker Datuk Seri Law Choo Kiang said facilities catering to women’s welfare were a key focus of the interior upgrading works, with the lactation room officially launched on Nov 5.

“With regard to the building’s interior, the main focus included a review of women’s welfare facilities through the provision of a dedicated lactation room to accommodate women who are breastfeeding,” he said.

Law said particular attention had also been given to the condition of the building’s structure, which underwent a comprehensive inspection through a dilapidation report and building condition assessment.