GEORGE TOWN: Scores of supporters gathered outside the vicinity of the Penang High Court for the first day of the corruption trial of Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng and businesswoman Phang Li Koon today. The supporters, clad in red t-shirt with wordings “Solidariti Bersama Guan Eng” were seen here as early as 7.45am to show support for Lim. The supporters, clad in red t-shirt with wordings “Solidariti Bersama Guan Eng” were seen here as early as 7.45am to show support for Lim. As of 8.20am, there is still no sign of either Lim or Phang. Lim had also claimed trial to using his position to obtain gratification by purchasing his house from Phang at RM2.8 million, which was below the property’s market value of RM4.27 million on July 28, 2015.

Source: New Strait Times March 26, 2018 01:07 UTC