Kuala lumpur: Former Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz is set to provide evidence in the corruption and money laundering trial involving Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on July 6 at the High Court. Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin made the announcement after the Assistant Registrar of the Companies Commission of Malaysia, R. Harshini, concluded her testimony before Judge Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Tengku Zafrul will be the 11th prosecution witness in the case. Lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing Muhyiddin, requested the prosecution to submit Tengku Zafrul's witness statement before he is scheduled to testify. Judge Noor Ruwena ordered the prosecution to provide the statement by June 20.

During the proceedings, Wan Shaharuddin requested a postponement of the trial date scheduled for the following day, citing the unavailability of a prosecution witness who had applied for early leave. Judge Noor Ruwena emphasized the importance of prioritizing the high-profile case and scheduled additional trial dates for September 1, 2, 3, and 14.

Muhyiddin, who was the Prime Minister and Bersatu president at the time of the alleged incidents, faces charges of abusing his position to secure bribes totaling RM225.3 million related to the Jana Wibawa Project from several companies. The charges are filed under Section 23(1) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009, which carries significant penalties upon conviction.

Additionally, Muhyiddin is accused of receiving RM200 million in illicit proceeds from Bukhary Equity Sdn Bhd, deposited into Bersatu's bank accounts. These charges fall under Section 4(1)(b) read with Section 87(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001, carrying severe penalties if found guilty.