MACC expected to charge senior political leader tomorrow

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Muhyiddin arrested by MACC

PUTRAJAYA: Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) at its headquarters here.

He was earlier asked to go to the MACC headquarters at 11am.

In a statement, the MACC said Muhyiddin was arrested at 1pm today after he was called in to provide statements in connection with the Jana Wibawa programme.

The MACC also said it had obtained permission from the Attorney-General’s Chambers to charge Muhyiddin in a Kuala Lumpur court tomorrow.

“Muhyiddin, who is also Bersatu president, will face several charges under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009 and Section 4(1)(b) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA),” it said.

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