Tag - Muhyiddin Yassin

Zaid ‘advises’ Muhyiddin on how to attract non-Malay support

SHAH ALAM: Malay political parties in the country tend to take on impossible tasks and then question their own failures, says Datuk Mohd Zaid Ibrahim. The former law minister said, in a post on X on Sunday (March 10), that this can be seen from the actions of some of the leaders of major political parties...

Court of Appeal reinstates Muhyiddin’s criminal case involving RM232mil

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has reinstated the criminal case against former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin after his four charges of power abuse involving RM232.5mil were previously struck down by the High Court. A panel of three judges chaired by Justice Hadhariah Syed Ismail said in its unanimous decision that the High Court had...

Bersatu’s prominence a testament to Muhyiddin’s leadership, says party information chief

SHAH ALAM: Under Tan Sri Muhyiddin's leadership, Bersatu has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing Umno in parliamentary representation, says the party's Federal Territories information chief. Mahathir Mohd Rais said this achievement was a testament to Muhyiddin's effective leadership and the party's growing influence in Malaysian politics. “Muhyiddin remains a central figure in Malaysia's political arena as the...

Bersatu AGM: We are being tested but we will prevail, says Muhyiddin

SHAH ALAM: Bersatu's idealism has made it a target because it is seen as a political threat to the ruling parties, says party president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. "This idealism... is to ensure a democratic and just country. We are being tested (but) we are strong and sincere in fighting for the people's interests. "To our opponents,...

I’m not defending my post as Bersatu president, says Muhyiddin

SHAH ALAM: Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has announced that he will not be defending his post in the next party polls to be held next year. The former prime minister said this in his policy speech at Bersatu’s 6th annual general meeting (AGM) held at the Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) here Friday (Nov 24). ALSO...

J-Kom was moved to PM’s Dept during Perikatan’s term, Teo tells Wan Saiful

KUALA LUMPUR: It was the Perikatan Nasional administration under Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin that moved the Community Communications Department (J-Kom) to the Prime Minister's Department, says Teo Nie Ching. "The decision to move it from the (then) Communications and Multimedia Ministry was made during the Cabinet meeting on May 19, 2021, when Pagoh (Muhyiddin) was the...

Muhyiddin’s bid for passport release fixed for Nov 23

PETALING JAYA: The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court has fixed Nov 23 to hear the application of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to have his passport released to him permanently. This date was fixed by Judge Azura Alwi after objections were raised by the prosecution on Wednesday (Oct 25). In proceedings, Deputy Public Prosecutor Nor Asma Ahmad told the...

Muhyiddin: I have no links to MYAirlines

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says he has no links to MyAirlines and that he was not the prime minister when the airline got its conditional air service approval license. "I found out there are parties trying to associate me with the troubles involving MYAirlines... I don't even have any knowledge about the background of...

Muhyiddin files for DNAA on Jana Wibawa charges

PETALING JAYA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, who was acquitted of four power abuse charges in August, is seeking a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) on three counts of money laundering involving RM200mil linked to the Jana Wibawa programme. He has filed an application through law firm Messrs Chetan Jethwani and Co for a DNAA...