Financial transparency in Penang undersea tunnel project still lacking, says Wee


PETALING JAYA: MCA has raised concerns about the financial transparency of the RM6.34bil Penang undersea tunnel project following the arrests of two individuals over their alleged roles to help close the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) ongoing investigation into the project.

Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said recent statements from their Penang government seemed to suggest that it is now trying to distance itself from the tunnel SPV.

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