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Muhyiddin charged with four counts of corruption for allegedly soliciting bribes totalling more than RM230m
Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrives at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Complex March 10, 2023. — Picture by Hari Anggara
Friday, 10 Mar 2023 9:42 AM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was slapped with four counts of corruption and two counts of money laundering charges at the Sessions Court here today, making him the second former prime minister to be accused and put in the dock for allegedly soliciting bribes and embezzling public funds.
For the first four counts, Muhyiddin was charged under Section 23(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act for using his office or position to get gratification from several entities amounting to over RM230 million.
If convicted, Muhyiddin faces an imprisonment term not exceeding 20 years and a fine of not less than five times the sum or value of the gratification received under the said offence, where such gratification is capable of being valued or is of a pecuniary nature, or RM10,000, whichever is the higher.
Under the first charge, Muhyiddin is accused of receiving bribes amounting to RM200 million from Bukhary Equity Sdn. Bhd on behalf of Bersatu. The offence was allegedly committed at the prime minister’s office in Putrajaya.
The Pagoh MP, a political veteran who went on to lead a splinter party that has become increasingly influential after his sacking from Umno, became the country’s ninth prime minister after he led a power grab that ousted the first Pakatan Harapan administration.
Muhyiddin is the president of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, a former PH component member. Bersatu leaders said the party was founded as a more credible substitute to Umno whose leadership were plagued by corruption scandals.
A sombre Muhyiddin claimed trial for all charges and was allowed to post bail of RM2 million. He was told to surrender his passport.
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Friday, 10 Mar 2023 9:42 AM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was slapped with four counts of corruption and two counts of money laundering charges at the Sessions Court here today, making him the second former prime minister to be accused and put in the dock for allegedly soliciting bribes and embezzling public funds.
For the first four counts, Muhyiddin was charged under Section 23(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act for using his office or position to get gratification from several entities amounting to over RM230 million.
If convicted, Muhyiddin faces an imprisonment term not exceeding 20 years and a fine of not less than five times the sum or value of the gratification received under the said offence, where such gratification is capable of being valued or is of a pecuniary nature, or RM10,000, whichever is the higher.
Under the first charge, Muhyiddin is accused of receiving bribes amounting to RM200 million from Bukhary Equity Sdn. Bhd on behalf of Bersatu. The offence was allegedly committed at the prime minister’s office in Putrajaya.
The Pagoh MP, a political veteran who went on to lead a splinter party that has become increasingly influential after his sacking from Umno, became the country’s ninth prime minister after he led a power grab that ousted the first Pakatan Harapan administration.
Muhyiddin is the president of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia, a former PH component member. Bersatu leaders said the party was founded as a more credible substitute to Umno whose leadership were plagued by corruption scandals.
A sombre Muhyiddin claimed trial for all charges and was allowed to post bail of RM2 million. He was told to surrender his passport.
MORE TO COME
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Got the audacity to claim this is not corruption? Halal kot PAS?
AP International NEWS report already reported that Malaysia 's second ex PM is facing corruption charges,