Former Malaysian PM charged with corruption over projects launched while in office
was charged on Friday with abuse of power and money laundering over projects launched under his premiership, accusations that he said were politically motivated.
Muhyuddin, who led the country for 17 months between 2020 and 2021, becomes the second Malaysian leader to be charged with crimes after losing power.At a Kuala Lumpur sessions court, the former premier was charged with four counts of abuse of power involving 232.5 million ringgit , and two counts of money laundering involving 195 million ringgit .Muhyiddin pleaded not guilty to all six charges and has previously said the charges were “political persecution” of the opposition.
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