A key prosecution witness in the corruption trial against former Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng has formally requested protection under Malaysia’s witness protection programme following a violent home intrusion. The incident occurred in the early morning of August 6, 2025, when a group of masked assailants wielding machetes attacked the witness at his Petaling Jaya residence. He suffered injuries to his hand and mouth and was warned not to speak out. His lawyer, Datuk RT Rajasekaran, is submitting a formal application to the police for protection—for both the witness and his family—amid serious concerns about intimidation.
The victim’s wife, Datuk G. Geethanjali, described the family as traumatised and fearful in the aftermath. She confirmed that some belongings were taken, though they were of little value, and declined to elaborate on specifics pending the ongoing investigation.
Police have classified the incident as a robbery unrelated to the trial, a conclusion that the witness’s camp disputes, pointing to the threats and nature of the attack as signs of deliberate intimidation.
Meanwhile, Lim Guan Eng’s legal team has condemned media reports that suggest a connection between the attack and the defendant. They stressed that any protective measures must be rooted in genuine safety concerns—not unverified links—and warned against prematurely associating their client with the incident, which they say could undermine judicial fairness. The trial resumes on August 19.
