Lim Guan Eng, wife to stand trial over RM11.6m Penang project-linked graft case (opens original article in a new tab)

Lim Guan Eng, his wife, and a businesswoman will face trial over corruption and money laundering charges linked to a RM11.6m Penang project, following a court's rejection of their appeal to dismiss the case.

• Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and Phang Li Koon will stand trial for corruption and money laundering charges after their appeal to dismiss the case was rejected.
• The charges relate to a RM11.6m Penang project, with Lim accused of using his position to gain gratification from the project's approval.
• Chew faces money laundering charges involving RM372,009 from 2013 to 2016, while Phang is accused of conspiring with Lim.