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A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigator has told court that Lim Guan Eng consulted Penang state government officers about the legal standing of a major tunnel project, with the state's legal adviser acting on the executive council's directive.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's investigating officer has firmly rejected criticism that the inquiry into Penang's controversial undersea tunnel project lacks impartiality, denying that authorities pressured witnesses to provide statements against former Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has cautioned that the newly-formed alliance between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional poses a significant electoral threat to DAP's control of Penang, prompting calls for the party to recalibrate its campaign approach.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has appealed to residents to use National Month as a platform for bolstering communal harmony and patriotic spirit, while discouraging statements or conduct that could fracture social cohesion.
The defence in Lim Guan Eng's corruption trial has disputed MACC findings, arguing the Penang government incurred no losses in a controversial land transfer related to the tunnel project.
Bukit Mertajam MP Steven Sim has urged the Royal Malaysia Police to launch a thorough investigation following a rescue operation that freed a Cameroonian woman from alleged human trafficking in the area.
Penang's Pakatan Harapan coalition has ordered all subcommittees to submit progress reports by early August as it prepares for the next general election, focusing on addressing weaknesses and leveraging strengths.
Penang is bidding to become the first Peninsular Malaysian state recognized under the East Asian-Australasian Flyway network by designating Penaga mudflats as a protected stopover for migratory birds, aligning with the state's environmental sustainability agenda.
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DAP national adviser Lim Guan Eng has pressured Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to settle what he describes as a RM2.8 billion funding deficit facing Penang and restructure the federal allocation system for states.