GEORGE TOWN: Penang Umno has questioned Lim Guan Eng’s decision to not resign or take leave of absence from his post as Chief Minister during his coming trial on two charges of corrupt practice.
State Umno chief Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Osman said undue pressure would be put on the state government officials who could be called by the prosecution to testify as witnesses in the court proceedings if he does not step down or go on leave.
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