KUALA LUMPUR - Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin will be charged with corruption-related offences on Friday (March 10), the chief of the country's anti-graft agency told Reuters. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief, Azam Baki, did not give further details, but said the agency will issue a statement later on Thursday. Muhyiddin, who was prime minister for 17 months...
Former Malaysia Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin arrives to give a statement to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on March 9, 2023.KUALA LUMPUR - Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin will be charged with corruption-related offences on Friday , the chief of the country's anti-graft agency told Reuters.
Muhyiddin, who was prime minister for 17 months between 2020 and 2021, arrived at the MACC offices on Thursday morning for questioning. Anwar last year ordered a review of government projects worth billions of dollars approved by Muhyiddin, including Covid-19 relief programmes, alleging they did not follow proper procedures.Muhyiddin has previously denied the accusations, describing them as a political vendetta.
Two leaders belonging to Muhyiddin's party have been charged by the MACC with bribery over an economic recovery project launched by his government.
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