MACC to withdraw graft charges against Guan Eng?
A source says the MACC will likely withdraw charges against the finance minister for abusing his powers in the purchase of a bungalow.
(FMT) – The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) is likely to withdraw its two charges against Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng when his corruption trial resumes next week, reports China Press quoting a source from the anti-graft body.
Lim was the Penang chief minister when he was charged in 2016 with using his public office to approve an application by a company to convert agricultural land for residential purposes.
He was also accused of using his position to purchase a bungalow from businesswoman Phang Li Koon for RM2.8 million, lower than its market value of RM4.27 million. Phang was charged with abetment.
Lim’s trial was adjourned on May 21, pending a review of the charges.
His lawyer Ramkarpal Singh had told the Penang High Court then that they were making representations to the Attorney-General to withdraw the charges.
Lim was sworn in as finance minister on May 21, following Pakatan Harapan’s election victory in the May 9 polls.