Kuala Lumpur: Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin is set to be slapped with another corruption charge on Monday, says Bersatu deputy president Ahmad Faizal Azumu.
Faizal told supporters outside the Kuala Lumpur court complex today he was informed that Muhyiddin will be charged in Shah Alam.
Addressing a crowd of about 200, the former Perak menteri besar said he was confident Muhyiddin was not guilty after hearing the charges made against the Bersatu president.
Separately, PAS secretary-general Takiyuddin Hassan expressed confidence the charges against Muhyiddin would only boost Perikatan Nasional’s support in the upcoming elections in six states.
He reiterated that the charges against the PN chairman were politically motivated.
Takiyuddin was among the lawyers who represented Muhyiddin in court earlier today.
Muhyiddin had claimed trial to four counts of abuse of power in relation to the Jana Wibawa programme to obtain RM232.5 million for Bersatu.
The Pagoh MP also pleaded not guilty to two charges of money laundering amounting to RM195 million.
Meanwhile, Bersatu secretary-general Hamzah Zainudin claimed that the prosecution against Muhyiddin was an attempt to tarnish the former prime minister’s image.
“We are confident we will win in the trial,” said Hamzah, who is also the opposition leader.
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