KUALA LUMPUR - Media personnel and supporters of former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin have started to flock to the Central Pas Tarbiah Centre at Taman Melewar, Kuala Lumpur since 7 pm.today ( Thursday)
The gathering was for the special prayers (solat hajat) event organised by the party following the prosecution of Muhyiddin Yassin and several other opposition leaders.
Muhyiddin is also expected to join the event.
Earlier Muhyiddin was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in connection with the alleged misappropriation of public funds from the Jana Wibawa Programme for the Empowerment of Competent Bumiputera Contractors (Jana Wibawa).
However, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki when contacted by Sinar Harian confirmed that Muhyiddin was released on MACC bail today.
Muhyiddin will face several charges in accordance with Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009 and Section 4(1)b of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds from Illegal Activities Act 2001.
Jana Wibawa was implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic and is a continuation of the Competent Bumiputera Construction Contractor Development Program that was carried out in 1993.
Its implementation was approved by Cabinet Ministers on Nov 13, 2020 during the administration of the PN government led by Muhyiddin.