Muhyiddin’s defence accuses MACC of intimidation, threatening contempt action

A Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) officer has withdrawn a police report against Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's lawyer over a matter discussed during the Bersatu president's Jana Wibawa trial, according to Mazery Mohd Zaini, the officer. The report was lodged today at 12.45pm, and it pertained to the acquisition of Adam Radlan Adam Muhammad's statement in a separate case, which the defence team claimed was unrelated to Muhyiddin.

Mazery, the 29th prosecution witness, confirmed that his investigation at the MACC headquarters revealed no evidence of any information leaks by MACC officers. He immediately instructed his assistant to withdraw the report upon completing his checks. Muhyiddin faces three charges of abuse of power in the case. The MACC had requested the assistant's statement to facilitate a no further action (NFA) decision on the police report.

Amer Hamzah, representing Muhyiddin, had sought to hold Mazery in contempt of court for lodging the report, arguing it could be deemed contempt of court due to previous court orders barring communication with any party while giving evidence. Mazery apologized to the legal team, particularly Amer Hamzah, for the misunderstanding.