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The lead MACC investigator in the Penang undersea tunnel case has firmly rejected suggestions that the probe was conducted unfairly, denying that authorities pressured witnesses to testify against former chief minister Lim Guan Eng.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has called on DAP to strengthen internal unity, cautioning that deepening cooperation between Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional represents a formidable challenge for the opposition alliance in the coming general election.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has cautioned that the emerging Barisan Nasional-Perikatan Nasional coalition represents a significant threat to Pakatan Harapan's political dominance, particularly in Penang, necessitating a strategic reassessment by the DAP.
Penang's Bukit Bendera member of parliament Syerleena Abdul Rashid has condemned the killing of a dog named Rocky and demanded a swift, transparent and independent investigation into the circumstances surrounding the animal's death.
Penang's Pakatan Harapan coalition is intensifying election preparations with all subcommittees set to report progress in early August, says Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow. The coalition aims to address weaknesses while building on existing strengths.
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Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife have failed in their legal bid to have a RM11.6 million corruption and money laundering case dismissed. The trial is now set to proceed in court.
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DAP adviser Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew and businesswoman Phang Li Koon will proceed to trial over allegations of gratification linked to a RM11.6 million Penang development project.