DAP: A-G must explain decision to discontinue case against Muhyiddin
KUALA LUMPUR: The Attorney-General must provide a detailed explanation for his decision to discontinue part of the prosecution against former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, said DAP.
On Monday, DAP chairman Gobind Singh Deo called on the Attorney-General to disclose the reasons behind his decision to discontinue parts of the prosecution against former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Deo emphasized that transparency is crucial, especially as this case holds significant public interest. He questioned how the prosecution could claim to have evaluated all the evidence when they halted the case mid-process.
Deo argued that if the A-G and the criminal justice system were to cease active, high-profile prosecutions without clear justification, it would significantly undermine public confidence in the system. Earlier, Muhyiddin had been acquitted by the High Court of four out of seven charges related to the Jana Wibawa projects. He was discharged of one charge of accepting RM200 million in bribes and three money laundering charges involving the same sum.
The ruling came after the prosecution sought a discharge without acquittal and the defense requested a full acquittal.
Written by urgent.news from New Straits Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
