RM6.3 Billion Tunnel Project in Penang
Sector: Tunnel • Location: Penang, Malaysia
Source: NST Online
An infrastructure tunnel project in Penang with a value of RM6.3 billion was allegedly involved in a corruption case where the former Penang Chief Minister was accused of abusing power by soliciting 10% of the project's profits. The project was planned to be awarded directly, with an open tender process used only to legitimise the pre-arranged decision. The project was described in court as a land
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Tunnel, Power Generation (CCGT)
- Location
- Penang, Malaysia
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NST Online
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Description | An infrastructure tunnel project in Penang with a value of RM6.3 billion was allegedly involved in a corruption case where the former Penang Chief Minister was accused of abusing power by soliciting 10% of the project's profits. The project was planned to be awarded directly, with an open tender process used only to legitimise the pre-arranged decision. The project was described in court as a land scam involving the disposal of state land. |
Original sector | Infrastructure |
Budget |
Location
Country | Malaysia |
State | Penang |
City | Penang |
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Source | NST Online |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Tunnel, Power Generation (CCGT) |
Article published date | 2025-11-19 |
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