Politicians allegedly received kickbacks in Penang tunnel project, sources say

By ROYCE TAN

File Pix of undersea tunnel project between Bagan Ajam and Persiaran Geuney in Penang Island - GOH GAIK LEE/The Star/ 13 Aug 2015.

PETALING JAYA: Several politicians were believed to have received kickbacks from the awarding of the feasibility studies for the Penang undersea tunnel.

Sources familiar with the investigations said the alleged bribes received were between several hundred thousands of ringgit up to millions.

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