Sessions Court allows removal of ‘received’ from charge in Lim Guan Eng tunnel graft trial

Sessions Court allows removal of ‘received’ from charge in Lim Guan Eng tunnel graft trial

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 — Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng’s undersea tunnel corruption trial will continue with an amended charge, after the Sessions Court allowed an application by the prosecution today.Judge Azura Alwi said the amendment, which removes the word “received” from the first charge, would not prejudice the defence, according to the New Straits Times.“Parties retain the right to recall any relevant witnesses arising from the a…

Businessmen told MACC RM2mil paid to Guan Eng, says probe officer

MACC investigating officer Zulhilmi Halim says investigations show that RM3.3 million was given to Lim Guan Eng over a six-year period.