Muhyiddin's alleged interference in Jana Wibawa project bids unclear, says ex-minister

Former Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz stated he would take appropriate action if he received any minutes from then-Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin regarding contractor selections.

However, Zafrul could not definitively confirm if Muhyiddin interfered in the process for the Jana Wibawa program. He was being cross-examined by lawyer Amer Hamzah Arshad in Muhyiddin's trial, where the former prime minister faces charges of corruption and money laundering.

According to the 11th prosecution witness's statement, Zafrul noted receiving directives from Muhyiddin to "immediately consider" proposals for 54 contractors under the Jana Wibawa program. Some minutes from Muhyiddin included phrases like "Agree with the pre-qualification method" and "YBMK, I agree it is done by PreQ," along with his signature.

Zafrul clarified that these minutes were for his attention and consideration, not mandatory approvals. He explained that the context of the minute determined its weight, and while Muhyiddin could express disagreement, his directives were generally acted upon. He also denied direct interference in the final awarding of projects, stating the evaluation was done by a committee within his ministry.

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