DAP Penang condemns the politically motivated charges against DAP Secretary-General and Penang Chief Minister Saudara Lim Guan Eng, as well as the heavy-handed manner in which he has been treated.
Saudara Guan Eng was arrested in his office in the evening of 29 June 2016 after chairing a State Exco meeting, and was then held in detention overnight by the MACC. This was unnecessary to say the least, especially when Saudara Guan Eng has given full cooperation in the investigation thus far.
Furthermore, Saudara Guan Eng’s bail amount was set by the High Court at RM1 million, an amount that is extremely excessive, given that bail is simply meant as a mechanism to prevent an accused person from absconding. Clearly, there is no such risk in this case.
Following this, DAP Penang has received many requests from the public who wish to contribute to the bail amount of RM1 million.
For all Malaysians who wish to help and stand in solidarity with Saudara Guan Eng, we encourage you to donate RM10 to:
DAP Penang
Maybank Account Number: 507013014596
We thank you graciously for your contribution in this collective struggle against injustice and abuse of power.