The Undersea Tunnel Trial

Story 1: Preliminary agreement between CZ-BUCG and Penang govt for mega project drafted by private lawyers, bypassed state legal advisor’s office.

Prosecution seeks to admit late businessman’s statement in Guan Eng’s graft trial

Another witness testifies BUCG had unfair advantage in Penang undersea tunnel project tender.

Trial at sessions court fixed for next Monday will proceed, says Court of Appeal judge Datuk Nor Bee Ariffin.

Neither Penang undersea tunnel nor 3rd bridge viable for now: Ex-Zenith Consortium staff They cite ‘dramatic’ cost increase, say 1 of 3 planned highways may not even be built.

27.9.2021: Feasibility study for Penang undersea tunnel project completed, says Chow (See Project Cost below). SOURCE: Bernama via The EdgeMarkets – September 27, 2021 15:19pm

“According to our consultant, it is more viable to build a bridge because it is more cost-effective and environmentally friendly than the undersea tunnel. “Based on preliminary discussions, it is most probably going to be […]

24.9.2021: Several WhatsApp exchanges between two people who supposedly had links with Lim Guan Eng were brought up in the graft trial of the former Penang chief minister.

24.9.2021: Court told of a series of WhatsApp messages about arranging a late night meeting with the former Penang chief minister. ‘I love you Datuk, you are constantly on my mind’

23.9.2021: Court told of Guan Eng’s meetings with Zarul in Komtar; WCT GM: “I don’t know why we scored only 59 marks in undersea tunnel bid”