Witness in Lim Guan Eng’s undersea tunnel trial says ‘too traumatised’ to testify after violent robbery

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Businessman G Gnanaraja, a key witness in Lim Guan Eng's undersea tunnel corruption trial, informed the Sessions Court he was unable to testify due to trauma from a recent robbery. He expressed concern for his safety despite the judge assuring him of police protection. The prosecution will now call the investigating officer as the next witness. The trial is adjourned to August 27. Police previously confirmed the robbery was unrelated to the court case, though Gnanaraja had requested witness protection after the incident. Lim faces charges of soliciting kickbacks and misappropriating state land.