Guan Eng ‘promised’ tunnel project to consortium, court hears
A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officer testified that former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng allegedly promised a tunnel project contract to a specific consortium before an open tender process. The testimony highlights concerns regarding potential favoritism and bribery in state infrastructure projects.
Why it matters
The trial is a high-profile corruption case involving a former senior government official, impacting public trust in Malaysian governance.
Share MACC officer Zulhilmi Ramli says the firm held an advantage over others as it had participated in early discussions with state government officials in 2011. Lim Guan Eng Lim is accused of using his position as then Penang chief minister to solicit a 10% share of profits from the undersea tunnel project, as well as obtaining RM3.3 million in bribes from a businessman. (Bernama pic) KUALA LUMPUR : A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission officer who investigated the Penang undersea tunnel project told the sessions court that former chief minister Lim Guan Eng initially “promised” to award the contract to Consortium Zenith BUCG Sdn Bhd through a direct tender. Zulhilmi Ramli said his investigation revealed that Consortium Zenith – previously led by businessman Zarul Ahmad Zulkifli – held an advantage over the other firms bidding for the project because it had participated in early discussions with state government officials in 2011.
The article reports on court testimony and legal proceedings, attributing claims to the MACC officer.
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