I didn’t know what RM1mil cheque to Bersatu was for, says Nepturis director
A director of Nepturis Sdn Bhd testified in the corruption trial of former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin. The witness confirmed signing a RM1 million cheque to the Bersatu party but claimed he was unaware of its specific purpose.
Why it matters
The testimony provides insight into the financial dealings surrounding the Jana Wibawa programme, which is central to high-profile corruption allegations against a former head of government.
Former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin faces seven charges linked to the Jana Wibawa programme, a government initiative introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic to assist Bumiputera contractors. (Bernama pic)
KUALA LUMPUR: The managing director of Nepturis Sdn Bhd, the company awarded a contract to build the Klang Utara police headquarters under the Jana Wibawa programme, told the High Court here today he signed a RM1 million cheque payable to Bersatu in 2022 but did not know its purpose.
Rizman Akum Khan, 42, the 16th prosecution witness in former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin's corruption trial, said in his witness statement businessman Lian Tian Chuan instructed him to prepare the cheque on Feb 16, 2022.
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