Muhyiddin Arrested By MACC Over Alleged Corruption Offences
He will be charged in a Kuala Lumpur court tomorrow, 10 March.
By Yap Wan Xiang — 09 Mar 2023, 07:21 PM
Former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today, 9 March, confirmed the anti-graft body
According to New Straits Times, MACC said the Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairperson and Bersatu president was arrested at its headquarters at 1pm.
He was at the premises since 11.15am.
He was summoned to the building to record statements over the Jana Wibawa scandal and other related issues.
Muhyiddin waving to reporters after arriving at the MACC headquarters today, 9 March.
Image via AP via New Straits TimesMACC said it had obtained permission from the Attorney-General’s Chambers to charge Muhyiddin in a Kuala Lumpur court tomorrow, 10 March
The Pagoh member of parliament (MP) will face several charges under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009 and Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA), Free Malaysia Today reported the graft busters as saying.
Section 23 of the former Act deals with offences involving a person using their position to receive gratification. If convicted, they would face up to 20 years' jail and a fine of up to five times the value of the gratification, or RM10,000, whichever is higher.
Meanwhile, Section 4(1)(b) of AMLATFPUAA deals with "acquiring, receiving, possessing, disguising, transferring, converting, exchanging, carrying, disposing, or using the proceeds of an unlawful activity". If convicted, they would face up to 15 years' jail and a fine of up to five times the value of the gratification, or RM5 million, whichever is higher.
Jana Wibawa was a programme introduced by the government under Muhyiddin's administration to speed up project implementation and boost the country's economy during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, reported New Straits Times.
It was also set up to increase the capacity of Bumiputera or Malay contractors in the construction industry to be more competitive, resilient, and potential.
