Contractors seeking Jana Wibawa projects told to donate to Bersatu, court told
Businessman Azman Yusoff testifies that he feels indebted to Muhyiddin Yassin for helping Bumiputera contractors during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin allegedly instructed contractors pursuing Jana Wibawa programme projects to donate to Bersatu, according to testimony in his corruption trial. Azman Yusoff, 54, managing director of KCJ Engineering Sdn Bhd and president of the Bumiputera Contractors’ Association, testified that Muhyiddin made this request during a private meeting in July 2020.
The Bersatu president reportedly suggested donors could contribute directly to the party instead of an individual. Azman stated he informed contractors of this during a subsequent meeting and donated RM4.8 million to Bersatu in return for securing a RM62 million road construction project. He claimed the donation was necessary for the survival of his business during the Covid-19 pandemic, which crippled the construction industry.
Muhyiddin faces charges of soliciting RM225.3 million in bribes for Bersatu and money laundering RM200 million from three companies. The trial is ongoing.
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