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Investigation into Muhyiddin's subsidy comments referred to Attorney-General
An investigation into former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin's alleged defence of extending subsidies to foreigners has been referred to the Attorney-General's Chambers, according to Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching. The move comes after an opposition lawmaker questioned delays in the probe.
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The authorities are awaiting a decision from the Attorney-General's Chambers regarding the investigation into the matter, Teo Nie Ching said in response to queries about the status of the case. An opposition Member of Parliament had previously raised concerns about the delay in the investigation's progress. The probe centres on statements attributed to Muhyiddin regarding government subsidies being extended to non-citizens, which had sparked public debate over fiscal policy and welfare provisions. The referral to the Attorney-General's Chambers suggests the matter has progressed beyond initial investigative stages and is now under legal review to determine potential charges or further action. Officials have not disclosed specific details about the nature of the allegations or the timeline for the Attorney-General's decision.