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Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin says not guilty of corruption
Muhyiddin's comments came after MACC said it would charge him on Friday with multiple counts of graft. - Astro AWANI/SHAHIR OMAR
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Thursday he was not guilty of corruption and that the allegations against him were politically motivated.
His comments came after Malaysia's anti-corruption agency said it would charge him on Friday with multiple counts of graft.
Speaking to reporters, Muhyiddin said he would face seven charges on Friday.
"I stress that I am not guilty and I will face all charges against me in court... This action is political persecution because they fear the strength of Perikatan Nasional," Muhyiddin said, referring to his opposition alliance.
His comments came after Malaysia's anti-corruption agency said it would charge him on Friday with multiple counts of graft.
Speaking to reporters, Muhyiddin said he would face seven charges on Friday.
"I stress that I am not guilty and I will face all charges against me in court... This action is political persecution because they fear the strength of Perikatan Nasional," Muhyiddin said, referring to his opposition alliance.