Probe Muhyiddin’s links to 1BestariNet, MP tells MACC

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PETALING JAYA: Klang MP Charles Santiago wants the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to step in and investigate former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s alleged links to YTL Communications Sdn Bhd, particularly with regards to the 1BestariNet project.

The DAP MP’s call comes after Maszlee Malik revealed that during the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration, Muhyiddin had pushed for the former education minister’s resignation over a contract issue with YTL.

Speaking to FMT, Santiago said the project had already drawn lots of brickbats, with people questioning whether it was helpful and if it had been awarded to the wrong people.

He said Maszlee’s revelations suggested that there were vested interests, adding that Muhyiddin, who was home minister then, should know that he cannot represent businesses or make that a reason to push for his Cabinet colleague’s resignation.

“If Maszlee’s allegations are true, that Muhyiddin pushed (then prime minister Dr) Mahathir (Mohamed) to sack or remove him (Maszlee) as education minister, then it shows a stronger connection between Muhyiddin and YTL.


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