Prosecution closes Muhyiddin's Jana Wibawa case after calling 29 witnesses
KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution today closed its case against former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin after calling 29 witnesses to testify at the High Court here on charges of using his position to obtain bribes.
KUALA LUMPUR: The prosecution has concluded its case against former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin in a bribery trial, calling 29 witnesses to testify at the High Court. Deputy public prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin informed Judge Noor Ruwena after the final witness, MACC officer Mazery Mohd Zaini, completed his testimony. The prosecution has also offered six witnesses to defend Muhyiddin, should he choose to present a case.
The trial, which commenced on March 9, heard evidence from several witnesses, including former Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz and Muhyiddin's former private secretary Marzuki. The court has set November 25 for the prosecution and defense to submit written arguments, with oral arguments scheduled for November 26 and December 1-3.
Muhyiddin, 79, faces charges of using his position to obtain RM25.3 million in bribes from three companies, as well as three charges under Section 23(1) of the MACC Act 2009, which can result in up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to RM10,000.
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