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Muhyiddin abused PM powers to benefit Jana Wibawa contractors, MACC alleges
A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigator has testified that former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin misused his executive authority to favour contractors linked to the Jana Wibawa project. The allegation forms part of ongoing corruption proceedings against the former leader.
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KUALA LUMPUR — An investigator with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has alleged that former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin exploited his powers during his tenure in office to benefit contractors associated with the Jana Wibawa initiative.
The testimony was presented as part of legal proceedings examining Muhyiddin's conduct while leading the government. The MACC investigator detailed how the former premier's decisions allegedly favoured specific contractors working on the project, raising questions about the propriety of his administrative actions.
Jana Wibawa, a government programme during Muhyiddin's administration, has been subject to increased scrutiny in recent months as authorities probe potential irregularities. The allegations represent the latest development in the ongoing investigation into the former prime minister's official conduct.
Muhyiddin, who served as Prime Minister from 2020 to 2021, has previously faced various allegations related to his time in office. The current proceedings add to the legal challenges confronting the former political leader as investigations into his government's tenure continue.