Prosecution closes case against Guan Eng; defence arguments begin January 26

The prosecution rested its case against Lim Guan Eng on Tuesday following testimony from MACC investigator Zulhilmi Ramli, the final witness called by the prosecution. Ramli, an officer with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, concluded several days of examination and cross-examination during the hearing. The closure of the prosecution's case marks a significant milestone in the trial, which has stretched over an extended period with dozens of witnesses called to present evidence. The defence is now positioned to commence its arguments and present its own witnesses, with proceedings set to resume on January 26. Legal observers expect the defence phase to determine the trajectory of the high-profile case involving the former senior government official.