The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief, Azam Baki, did not give further details, but says the agency will issue a statement.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia – Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin will be charged with corruption-related offences on Friday, March 10, the chief of the country’s anti-graft agency told Reuters.
Muhyiddin, who was prime minister for 17 months between 2020 and 2021, arrived at the MACC offices on Thursday morning for questioning. Anwar last year ordered a review of government projects worth billions of dollars approved by Muhyiddin, including COVID-19 relief programmes, alleging they did not follow proper procedures.Anwar on Thursday said he has not interfered in graft investigations involving Muhyiddin, state media Bernama reported.
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