Which people linked to the open tender were interviewed or summoned?

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Individuals Interviewed or Summoned in Connection with Penang Undersea Tunnel Project Tender

Former Penang Port Commission chairman Jeffrey Chew has been released on bail of RM100,000 following his questioning by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) regarding the RM6.3 billion Penang undersea tunnel project. The MACC has summoned a total of 12 to 13 individuals for interviews, including current and former Penang state executive councillors who were involved in the open tender process for the project.
Former Penang Port Commission Chairman Questioned

Jeffrey Chew, previously the chairman of the Penang Port Commission, was remanded by the MACC for four days from July 1 to aid investigations into the undersea tunnel project. He was subsequently released on bail amounting to RM100,000 without any attached conditions. Chew was seen leaving the Penang MACC headquarters accompanied by Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow and other legal representatives.
State Executive Councillors Involved in Tender Process

The MACC has extended its inquiries to include individuals who played a role in the open tender process for the undersea tunnel project. This encompasses both current and former Penang state executive councillors. The commission's actions indicate a broad scope of investigation into the tender procedures and associated decisions.
Chief Minister and Former Exco Members Summoned

Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow confirmed that he has also been requested for an interview by the MACC, scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, with the venue yet to be determined. Among those observed at the Penang MACC office were former state executive councillors Datuk Lim Hock Seng and Datuk Abdul Malik Abul Kassim, suggesting their direct involvement in the MACC's information-gathering process.

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