Former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has requested the Attorney-General’s Chambers to drop four corruption charges against him related to a RM6 billion undersea tunnel and road project in Penang. The June submission cites contradictory testimony from key prosecution witness Zarul Ahmad Zulkifli, director of Consortium Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd.
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Proceedings challenging Zarul’s credibility will continue on July 19. Lim is accused of seeking bribes totaling RM3.3 million and 10% of project profits while in office. Additionally, he faces charges for allegedly disposing of state land worth RM208.8 million to companies linked to the project.
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