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MACC gives Guan Eng 48hrs to apologise over 'illegal' detention remark
Published:  Aug 25, 2017 6:51 PM
Updated: 4:14 PM
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The MACC has given Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng an ultimatum - apologise within 48 hours or face action.

It made the call in response to Lim's remarks at a press conference yesterday, where he accused the commission of “illegally” detaining Penang exco member Phee Boon Poh.

"The MACC takes the remark 'illegal detainment by the MACC' seriously, and views it as malicious slander aimed to tarnish the MACC's name and reputation," it said in a statement this evening...

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