The prosecution, led by Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin, delivered an opening statement asserting that the multi-million ringgit funds would not have been channeled to Bersatu if Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was not the Prime Minister and party president at the time.

● Direct Link: The prosecution vows to prove that Muhyiddin used his high-ranking position to influence the solicitation of RM232.5 million in bribes.

● Party Funding: Evidence will be presented to show that millions in "donations" were funneled into Bersatu’s accounts as a direct consequence of his official actions.

● Abuse of Power: The trial aims to establish that these payments were not mere political contributions but illegal proceeds linked to the Jana Wibawa project.

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Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin arrived at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex at 8.40 am today accompanied by his wife. The trial began with the prosecution delivering an opening statement before Judge Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin.

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The 79 year old leader faces 7 charges involving a total of RM432.5 million:

● Abuse of Power: 4 counts of using his position to solicit RM232.5 million in bribes for the Bersatu party.

● Money Laundering: 3 counts of receiving RM200 million in illegal proceeds at the party level.

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The court has allocated 29 days for the perusal of this case throughout 2026. The trial is scheduled to run intermittently from March until August 2026 with the prosecution expected to call 30 witnesses to testify against the Pagoh MP.

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