Muhyiddin's case is expected to change the public's confidence in PN

SHAH ALAM - The decision of the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Tuesday, in allowing Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to cancel the four charges he was facing, is expected to heat up political discussions among the community.

The four charges involved misuse of power for bribes amounting to RM232.5 million for the party.

Judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin had ruled that the four charges were vague and unfounded because they did not specify the details of the offense committed.

What is certain, the situation will have an impact in terms of perception on the image of Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman himself who has been labeled as one of the politicians of the court cluster.

Directly it can also bring about changes to the public's confidence and support towards the integrity of the PN leader himself.

On March 10, Muhyiddin pleaded not guilty at the Sessions Court here, to four charges of using his position for bribes amounting to RM232.5 million and two charges of money laundering amounting to RM195 million, between 2020 and 2022.

As a result of the case, Muhyiddin became the second former Prime Minister after Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, to be accused of charges under the provisions of the same section in court.

On March 13, Muhyiddin was charged with the seventh charge at the Shah Alam Sessions Court, for receiving proceeds from illegal activities, namely RM5 million from Bukhary Equity Sdn Bhd which was deposited into the party's AmBank account.

Meanwhile, Pas Secretary General, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan informed that PAS had expected from the beginning that the former prime minister would be acquitted of four charges of using his position for bribes amounting to RM232.5 million which is linked to the Jana Wibawa Program.

He said it was because Pas was convinced that the charges against Muhyiddin were selective and politically motivated.

According to him, Pas, as an ally of Bersatu in the PN, is sure that the accusation is a plan to weaken PN.

Of course, the issue can be a sentiment played by the opposing party, but at the same time, it can also be used as a weapon for PN to further strengthen the support of the community, especially Malays.

It can also bring about new effects in political polemics in this country which will have a great influence in the upcoming elections.