Malaysia's ex-finance minister, wife charged with graft
The HinduMalaysia’s former Finance Minister accused the government of taking political vengeance Tuesday after a third graft charge was filed against him and his wife was charged with money laundering. At a news conference after his court hearing, Mr. Lim was visibly upset as he told reporters Mr. Muhyiddin’s government had targeted his family to break his spirit. His wife, Betty Chew, was more emotional as she slammed as frivolous and baseless the charges against them, calling it “cruel and terrible.” Mr. Lim, 59, pleaded not guilty to abusing his position as chief minister of Penang state to obtain gratification for his wife related to a workers’ dormitory project. Both projects were approved during Mr. Lim’s tenure as Penang Chief Minister from 2008-2018, before he became Malaysia’s finance minister.
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