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The defence in Lim Guan Eng's corruption trial contends the Penang state government incurred no financial losses from land transfers linked to the tunnel project, challenging conclusions from the MACC investigation.
DAP lawmaker Lim Guan Eng has publicly called on Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to address a RM2.8 billion funding shortfall affecting Penang across 2023-2025, raising questions about federal resource distribution.
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A Malaysian court has rejected an application by former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife to dismiss corruption and money laundering charges related to a RM11.6 million foreign workers' hostel project, allowing the trial to proceed.
The Court of Appeal has rejected an attempt to overturn corruption charges against former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and a businesswoman, clearing the way for trial proceedings to commence.
The Court of Appeal has rejected an application to strike out corruption charges against DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon, paving the way for a full trial over an RM11.6 million project.
The Court of Appeal heard arguments from DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon regarding their attempt to have corruption charges dismissed in a case involving RM11.6 million.
DAP advisor Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businesswoman Phang Li Koon will receive the court's decision on whether they face trial in a RM11.6 million foreign workers' hostel corruption case.
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Malaysia's Court of Appeal has significantly reduced defamation damages awarded to DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng against former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, from RM1.05 million to RM450,000, in a closely watched political libel case.
The Court of Appeal has substantially reduced damages awarded to DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng in his defamation suit against former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, slashing the amount from RM1.05 million to RM450,000.