Malaysian opposition politician on trial for graft

PENANG: A leading Malaysian opposition politician and vocal critic of Prime Minister Najib Razak went on trial for corruption yesterday as elections loom, in a case critics say is politically motivated, reports AFP.

Lim Guan Eng, who has repeatedly demanded that Najib explain a massive financial scandal that has engulfed his administration, appeared in the High Court in the northern state of Penang.

Supporters gathered outside the court, shouting “Support Guan Eng” and “Arrest Najib”, as Lim denied two counts of abuse of office at the start of the trial.

Lim, who has been chief minister of Penang state since 2008 and has led the opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP) since 2004, faces one charge relating to the purchase of a house, allegedly below market price.

 

Malaysian opposition politician on trial for graft

PENANG: A leading Malaysian opposition politician and vocal critic of Prime Minister Najib Razak went on trial for corruption yesterday as elections loom, in a case critics say is politically motivated, reports AFP. Lim Guan Eng, who has repeatedly demanded that Najib explain a massive financial scandal that has engulfed his administration, appeared in the High Court in the northern state of Penang. Supporters gathered outside the court, shouting Support Guan Eng and Arrest Najib, as Lim denied two counts of abuse of office at the start of the trial. Lim, who has been chief minister of Penang state since 2008 and has led the opposition Democratic Action Party (DAP) since 2004, faces one charge relating to the purchase of a house, allegedly below market price.