Court hears funds to Bersatu were not political donations

A MACC investigator told the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Thursday that Muhyiddin Yassin provided no justification when directing contractors to channel funds to Bersatu, his political party. The officer was testifying in proceedings related to allegations that the former premier had solicited donations from companies that secured contracts under the Jana Wibawa stimulus scheme. According to the witness, Muhyiddin did not clarify whether the payments constituted political donations or were made for other purposes. The testimony forms part of ongoing examination into the flow of funds between contractors and the political party. The case continues as the court considers evidence regarding the nature and circumstances of the financial transactions involving Jana Wibawa projects and Bersatu.