Muhyiddin denies acquittal linked to talks with PH

Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has denied that his acquittal on four charges involving RM200 million was linked to efforts to form a new political alignment with Pakatan Harapan (PH). The High Court acquitted Muhyiddin of all four charges and three money-laundering charges involving the same amount on September 15, but he still faces three charges of abuse of position involving RM25.3 million in alleged bribes.

Muhyiddin stated that the decision was based on the court's discretion and that the prosecution had not provided reasons for discontinuing the four charges.

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