‘If Muhyiddin did not help me… I would not donate RM4.8m to PPBM’, Bumi contractor says in Jana Wibawa trial
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — A Bumiputera businessman who secured a RM62 million government project under the Jana Wibaw...
In a trial examining power abuse and money laundering allegations against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, Bumiputra businessman Datuk Seri Azman Yusoff testified that the then-Prime Minister instructed contractors to donate directly to his political party, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM). Azman, who had known Muhyiddin since 2016, said he was invited to a charity golf tournament in July 2020 hosted by Muhyiddin when he was Prime Minister.
At the tournament, Muhyiddin reportedly spontaneously informed Azman that any PKBM members or contractors wishing to donate could do so directly to PPBM. This statement led Azman to ask contractors about Jana Wibawa government projects and ultimately donate RM4.8 million to PPBM. He explained that he considered Muhyiddin's donation request as a mandate, as he believed it was his responsibility as a businessman to comply with the politician's request.
Despite being no longer the Prime Minister, Azman and his company, KCJ Engineering, still donated the RM4.8 million to PPBM in 2021 and 2022, citing their intention to "repay" Muhyiddin for his assistance in securing the project.
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