An MCA leader has criticised Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng for describing MACC's detention of state exco member Phee Boon Poh as illegal.

According to Ti Lian Ker, the DAP secretary-general's statement was a sign of desperation and an attempt to divert public attention from the MACC case.

Phee was detained by MACC over investigations related to an illegal activated carbon filter processing factory in Kampung Sungai Lembu in Bukit Mertajam...