FORMER Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has denied allegations that he is involved in wrongdoings related to the awarding of government vehicle supply and maintenance contracts to Spanco Sdn Bhd (Spanco).
Calling it part of a series of “character assassination” attempts to tarnish his reputation, he said malicious accusations have circulated in the mass media and social media but none were able to detail how he is implicated in the matter and what the alleged misconduct was.
“It’s the same as previous accusations that I allegedly misappropriated hundreds of billions of ringgit of national money which till now can’t be proven by those who accused me.
“I was also released and acquitted by the Kuala Lumpur High Court on charges of corruption related to the Jana Wibawa project.
“The prosecution is appealing and the appeal will be heard by the Court of Appeal on February 28 and 29. I pray that I get justice in court.
“This is part of a series of character assassinations by my political enemies aimed at damaging my reputation,” Muhyiddin said in a statement.
As for the Spanco contract, he said the government should reveal the reason why the Letter of Intent (LOI), given to another company by the previous Pakatan Harapan government, was cancelled.
"I believe the information about it is available at the Finance Ministry. The date when the contract was awarded to Spanco must be disclosed."
"Don't just make baseless accusations against me. As prime minister between March 2020 and August 2021, I was not involved in any government contract awards managed by the Finance Ministry.
“Do not equate my position with the 10th prime minister who is also the Minister of Finance. I know my position,” he said. - The Vibes, February 24, 2024
