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Penang mayor to testify in undersea tunnel corruption trial
Rajendran Anthony, mayor of Penang Municipal Council, is set to give evidence in the trial of former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng related to the controversial undersea tunnel project. His testimony is scheduled for September 28.
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The Penang Municipal Council (MBPP) mayor will take the stand as a witness in the ongoing trial concerning the undersea tunnel proposal, following the completion of testimony by investigating officer Zulhilmi Ramli.
Rajendran Anthony's appearance is expected on September 28 as part of the prosecution's case against Lim Guan Eng, who faces charges connected to the ambitious infrastructure project.
The undersea tunnel project, which was proposed during Lim's tenure as Penang Chief Minister, has been the subject of extensive scrutiny and legal proceedings. The trial has heard from various witnesses involved in the project's planning and assessment phases.
The testimony from municipal authorities is expected to provide insights into the council's role and assessments regarding the proposed tunnel development, which would have connected Penang Island to the mainland.
The trial continues as the court examines the circumstances surrounding the project's approval and the decision-making processes involved in its advancement.