Several quarters have expressed shock that an Umno politician and businessperson has been paid millions for consultancy work on the undersea tunnel project by Consortium Zenith Construction Sdn Bhd.

Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy said this is the first time he has been informed about the matter.

"I am indeed surprised to hear about it. I am shocked to hear that the firm has paid the politician and businessperson for the tunnel project," he said...