{
  "id": 5038670,
  "title": "Wang diberi kepada Bersatu bukan sumbangan politik, mahkamah diberitahu",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/wang-diberi-kepada-bersatu-bukan-sumbangan-politik-mahkamah-diberitahu",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T06:43:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/02/wang-diberi-kepada-bersatu-bukan-sumbangan-politik-mahkamah-diberitahu"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A senior official from Malaysia's Anti Corruption Agency (SPRM) told the High Court that former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin believes the money given by several companies to Bersatu is not political donations. Assistant Deputy Chief Mazery Zaini stated that the investigation found the money was in return for Muhyiddin helping the companies involved secure projects under the Jana Wibawa development program. He noted that the situation might be different if the donations continue even if the companies do not receive projects. The situation might also be different if the donations are made by companies before they submit a request for funding and the amount of donations is smaller and reasonable, he added. Mazery said an audit of Bersatu's bank account found several companies and an individual who received Jana Wibawa projects had deposited RM25.3 million into the account controlled by Bersatu's president. He did not find any records from Bersatu acknowledging receiving donations from the companies involved, namely Nepturis Sdn Bhd, Sutracom Sdn Bhd, Mamfor Sdn Bhd, KCJ Engineering Sdn Bhd and its manager, Azman Yusoff. During the investigation, Mazery said the accused did not explain why he requested contractors who received Jana Wibawa projects to make donations to Bersatu. Muhyiddin opened the door Throughout his investigation, Mazery said he found no direct evidence that Muhyiddin interfered with the financial assessment process conducted by the Ministry of Finance or the Workforce Department. However, documentary evidence and witness testimony showed the former prime minister helped the companies secure funding at the Ministry of Finance stage. The evidence and witness statements showed the prime minister at the time helped the companies enter the financial assessment process at the Ministry of Finance, which ultimately led to the companies receiving the projects. Mazery said there was no witness who stated that Muhyiddin told the Cabinet that he had met Azman and that Bersatu would receive donations as a reward for helping the companies secure the projects. Muhyiddin asked Azman to give money to Bersatu in return for helping them get the Jana Wibawa project. During the review by Deputy Prosecutor Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin, Mazery said SPRM investigated Azman but he was not charged or accused of bribery for helping them secure the Jana Wibawa project. Wan Shaharuddin: Did Azman bribe or not? Mazery: No bribery, not accused. Because based on the evidence from the investigation, it was found that Azman gave money to Bersatu when requested by the former prime minister at the time, Muhyiddin. Wan Shaharuddin: Verdict on Azman's investigation? Mazery: Azman was made a witness because the action taken by Azman was at the request of the former prime minister at the time. Muhyiddin, 79, is being charged with four counts of abusing his position to gain benefits worth RM225.3 million for Bersatu from Bukhary Equity Sdn Bhd, Nepturis Sdn Bhd, Mamfor Sdn Bhd, Azman, and KCJ Engineering. He also faces three counts of converting haram money involving RM200 million, which was allegedly received from Bukhary Equity and added to Bersatu's accounts at AmBank and CIMB Bank. The alleged wrongdoing took place between 1 March 2020 and 8 July 2022. The trial continues tomorrow.",
  "summary": "Penyiasat SPRM kata Muhyiddin Yassin tidak menjelaskan mengapa beliau minta kontraktor yang peroleh projek Jana Wibawa supaya buat sumbangan kepada Bersatu.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Wang diberi kepada Bersatu bukan sumbangan politik, mahkamah diberitahu",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/wang-diberi-kepada-bersatu-bukan-sumbangan-politik-mahkamah-diberitahu-5041665",
        "published": "2026-09-02T06:43:39.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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