Did Lim Guan Eng solicit 10 per cent profit for securing the tunnel contract?

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Lim Guan Eng Allegedly Solicited 10 Per Cent Profit for Tunnel Project

A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigating officer denied claims of bias in his investigation into the RM6.3 billion Penang undersea tunnel and major roads project involving former Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng. Lim is accused of soliciting a 10 per cent profit share from businessman Datuk Zarul Ahmad Mohd Zulkifli as an inducement to help secure the project for Zarul Ahmad's company.
Alleged Solicitation Near Mid Valley City

The alleged solicitation occurred near The Gardens Hotel, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, between 12:30 am and 2:00 am in March 2011. This specific charge relates to Lim Guan Eng allegedly asking for a 10 per cent cut of the expected profits from Datuk Zarul Ahmad Mohd Zulkifli.
Denial of Investigation Bias

Senior Superintendent Zulhilmi Ramli, an MACC investigating officer, rejected suggestions during cross-examination that the investigation was biased and intended to implicate Lim Guan Eng. He stated that the feasibility study and detailed design (FSDD) for the undersea tunnel project was still in its early stages and had only recently been prepared by Consortium Zenith Beijing Urban Construction Group (CZBUCG).
Unverified Fee Payment for FSDD

When questioned about whether CZBUCG had been paid for the FSDD, Zulhilmi stated he was unsure. He also disagreed with the defence's assertion that investigators relied solely on Datuk Zarul Ahmad Mohd Zulkifli's testimony without verifying the preparation of the FSDD.
Project and Charges Detailed

Lim Guan Eng faces multiple charges related to the RM6.341 billion undersea tunnel and major roads project. One charge alleges he used his position as Penang chief minister to obtain RM3.3 million in gratification by assisting a company linked to Datuk Zarul Ahmad Mohd Zulkifli in securing the contract. This offence was allegedly committed at the Penang Chief Minister’s Office between January 2011 and August 2017. Additionally, Lim is accused of soliciting the 10 per cent profit share, as mentioned, and faces two charges concerning the disposal of Penang state government land valued at RM208.8 million to a developer associated with the project.

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