Muhyiddin trial: Witness admits testifying to avoid corruption charges, but denies getting MACC ‘immunity’ deal
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 — A key prosecution witness today agreed that he had come to court to testify against former...
A key prosecution witness, Datuk Seri Azman Yusoff, admitted in court that he was testifying against former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to avoid facing corruption charges himself. However, he denied receiving any immunity deal from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC). Azman, 54, testified that he and his companies received a total of RM9.35 million from contractors involved in Jana Wibawa projects.
He disputed claims that he had asked for and received bribes, suggesting that the MACC investigation against him was still active and that he had not received an "No Further Action" status.
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