Outgoing Penang chief minister Dr Koh Tsu Koon today hinted that he would not name his successor before the March 8 general election in order to "cool-off" the intense speculation on the issue.

Speaking to reporters after launching the BN Penang election manifesto at a hotel in Seberang Jaya, he disagreed with the suggestion that by not making the announcement, it would confuse Penang voters on who their next CM would be.