Five Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officers have been at the home of Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng on Jalan Pinhorn since 3pm.

However, according to Lim's legal counsel Gobind Singh Deo, the MACC did not conduct a raid at the premises as reported by The Star.

"A raid means the MACC would come to your home without notice," Gobind told Malaysiakini.

"This is not the case, the newspaper reports are not right," he added.

"Lim was told at 10am to go to the MACC building in Penang to give further statements, and he did so with his wife Betty Chew," Gobind explained.

"The MACC then asked to visit his home, and Lim said okay," Gobind said.

The Star today reported that Lim's house was being raided while he and his wife were being questioned at the MACC building at Jalan Ahmad Shah.

The English daily reported they left the premises accompanied by their lawyers RSN Rayer and Ramkarpal Singh Deo, at 2.55pm.

When contacted, Rayer said that the five MACC officers who came in three cars, visited the CM's home for a "routine inspection".

"They came to CM's home after taking further statements from him and his wife," Rayer added.

"The officers left about 4pm and said nothing further," Rayer said.

MACC Penang director M Samarajoo declined to comment on the matter.

Bungalow-gate remains open

The couple had first recorded their statements with MACC two weeks ago over the purchase of the RM2.8mil bungalow, which Umno alleges was linked to the sale of state land on Taman Manggis.

Lim has denied any wrongdoing in the purchase.