Tunnel project included in RFP despite feasibility study challenges: Witness

The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court was informed today that the Penang government proceeded with including the construction of major roads and an undersea tunnel in its request for proposal (RFP) documents, despite anticipated challenges in conducting the feasibility study.

Former Consortium Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd director Zarul Ahmad Mohd Zulkifli, 66, said these challenges were highlighted by Beijing Urban Construction Group (BUCG) during its meeting with the state government on May 10, 2011, as recorded in the minutes.