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In an unexpected turn of events, a key prosecution witness in the ongoing corruption trial of Lim Guan Eng, adviser to the Democratic Action Party (DAP), was the victim of an armed robbery. The incident took place at his residence on Jalan Bukit Gasing, Kuala Lumpur, on August 6, 2025.
According to a report by the New Straits Times, the attackers, who were masked and wielding machetes, broke into the house, tied up two security guards, and stole valuables estimated to be worth RM300,000. The witness sustained injuries to his face and hand during the attack.
The Petaling Jaya district police chief, ACP Shahrulnizam Ja'afar, has categorically rejected suggestions that the incident was a case of witness intimidation, describing it as a "clear-cut" armed robbery. The case is being handled under charges of gang robbery and armed robbery with intent to cause grievous hurt.
Lim Guan Eng's lawyers have strongly rejected any attempt to link the robbery to the corruption trial, criticising suggestions that the attack was related to the witness's role in the case as baseless and prejudicial. They have emphasised that police findings have confirmed the robbery was not connected to the trial and expressed concern that premature allegations undermine the judicial process.
As of the latest updates by August 9, police have recorded 14 statements and continue to review CCTV footage to identify the suspects. The robbers fled into a secondary jungle nearby, and no details have been provided about their identity.
The lead prosecutor in Lim's trial, Datuk Wan Shahruddin Wan Ladin, will raise the matter in court when the ex-minister's trial resumes on Aug 19. Among the charges against Lim are soliciting a 10 per cent share of profits, receiving RM3.3 million, and involvement in the disposal of two state land plots.
Despite the robbery, the witness has not been deterred from testifying in the trial. It is essential to note that this news article provides factual information about the incident and does not speculate or make assumptions about its implications for the trial.
References:
[1] New Straits Times. (2025, August 7). Key witness in Lim Guan Eng's corruption trial robbed at home. Retrieved from https://www.nst.com.my/news/crime-courts/2025/08/748779/key-witness-lim-guan-engs-corruption-trial-robbed-home
[2] Bernama. (2025, August 7). Police: Armed robbery at witness's home unrelated to Lim Guan Eng's trial. Retrieved from https://www.bernama.com/en/business/news.php?id=1995032
[3] Free Malaysia Today. (2025, August 8). Lim Guan Eng's lawyers reject link between robbery and corruption trial. Retrieved from https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2025/08/08/lim-guan-engs-lawyers-reject-link-between-robbery-and-corruption-trial/
[4] Malay Mail. (2025, August 8). Police identify 14 witnesses in Lim Guan Eng's witness's home robbery. Retrieved from https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2025/08/08/police-identify-14-witnesses-in-lim-guan-engs-witnesss-home-robbery/1964394
[5] The Star. (2025, August 9). Police continue probe into robbery at Lim Guan Eng's witness's home. Retrieved from https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/08/09/police-continue-probe-into-robbery-at-lim-guan-engs-witnesss-home
All four sentences that contain the given words and follow from the text are as follows:
- The incident was reported in the news as an armed robbery that occurred at the residence of a key witness in the corruption trial of Lim Guan Eng, located in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia).
- Despite the recent armed robbery at his home, the witness has not been deterred from testifying in the general-news trial pertaining to the corruption charges against Lim (politics).
- The court case against Lim is subsumed under charges of gang robbery and armed robbery with intent to cause grievous hurt (crime-and-justice).
- Police are still reviewing CCTV footage and questioning witnesses relating to the armed robbery at the witness's home, but no suspects have been identified yet (news).
