Key facts
- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin was acquitted of four charges.
- The charges related to alleged corruption and abuse of power involving 232.5 million ringgit (US$49 million).
- The High Court found the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been acquitted of four charges related to alleged corruption and abuse of power involving 232.5 million ringgit (US$49 million). The High Court ruled that the prosecution had not presented sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case against him.
Muhyiddin, who led Malaysia from March 2020 to August 2021, had faced charges including two counts of receiving bribes totaling 195 million ringgit and two counts of abuse of power for soliciting 232.5 million ringgit from companies in exchange for government projects. The acquittal means he does not have to present a defense.
This acquittal is a significant development for Muhyiddin, who has been a prominent figure in Malaysian politics. The case was closely watched as it involved a former head of government.