THE case mention for four charges of abuse of power involving RM232.5 million in alleged bribes and three counts of money laundering totalling RM200 million against former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin begins today.
The proceeding follows the Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman’s failed bid to have all seven charges struck out, with 30 witnesses expected to be called to testify.
This development comes after the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) rejected a representation submitted by Muhyiddin’s legal team, led by Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik, on 19 August seeking to drop all the charges.
Judge K Muniandy set today’s mention to allow both the prosecution and defence to coordinate documents and witness statements before the full trial begins. Muhyiddin, who is also the Member of Parliament for Pagoh, has been exempted from attending the session.
On 15 August last year, the High Court had dismissed four of the charges against Muhyiddin on the grounds that they were vague and unfounded.
However, on 28 February this year, the Court of Appeal ordered the reinstatement of those charges to the Sessions Court for further action.
On 4 April, Muhyiddin applied to have his case transferred to the High Court, arguing that it involved complex legal issues and matters of public interest. - November 10, 2025
