BUCG had an edge in Penang undersea tunnel project, losing bidder tells graft trial


KUALA LUMPUR: KUALA LUMPUR: Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) had an advantage over the other bidders of the Penang undersea tunnel and paired roads project, as its representative had meetings with the state government, the Sessions Court heard on Thursday (Sept 23).

An official from one of the unsuccessful parties said his company had not been invited to any meetings with the Penang government before the request for proposal (RFP) stage.

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