Muhyiddin wants High Court judge to hear seven charges of abuse of power, money-laundering


KUALA LUMPUR: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's defence team informed the Sessions Court here on Wednesday (May 14) that the Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman had filed an application to have his seven cases transferred to the High Court here on April 4, reports Sinar Harian.

During the case mention before Judge Azura Alwi, lawyer Tang Jia Wearn, representing Muhyiddin, 78, said the cases involve four charges of using his position for bribes amounting to RM232.5mil and three charges under the Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) involving RM200mil, the Malay language daily reported.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Dr Zaliha is the new Backbenchers Club chairman
Woman, 80, detained over crash that killed policeman
Muay Thai boxer dies after being hit by pickup truck in Gua Musang
UPUonline applications to enter public institutions of higher learning open from Jan 29
PM Anwar begins one-day working visit to Pahang
Health Ministry seeking contract extensions for 1,820 healthcare workers
Dr Wee touched by good wishes following hospitalisation
MCMC receives 17 complaints on Grok, says Fahmi
Learning Matrix exams not high-stakes but to gauge student ability, says Fadhlina
Ex-army chief’s wife claims trial to laundering RM77,000

Others Also Read