In court
Lim Guan Eng Penang undersea tunnel corruption trial
The former Penang chief minister and Bagan MP is still on trial at the KL Sessions Court before Judge Azura Alwi over the RM6.3 billion tunnel and roads project. Prosecution witnesses are still testifying, with the MACC investigating officer cross-examined into September 2026 and the Penang mayor scheduled next.
- Category
- Corruption
- Since
- 10 Aug 2020
- Last update
- 10 Sep 2026
- Next
- Prosecution case continues; Penang mayor was listed to testify from 28 Sep 2026
Timeline
- Lim claimed trial to a charge of using his chief minister post to obtain RM3.3 million in gratification linked to the tunnel project.
- Malay Mail reported that a witness in the trial was attacked at his Petaling Jaya home ahead of his court date.
- The 38th prosecution witness, MACC officer Zulhilmi Ramli, rejected defence suggestions that the investigation was biased.
- Under cross-examination the officer agreed the winning consortium scored highest in the proposal stage, while maintaining Lim had promised the project to Zarul Ahmad through direct talks.