KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 – The High Court heard today that former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was among the individuals authorised to sign cheques for Bersatu’s CIMB Bank account, which received party contributions and membership fees.
Bersatu’s Finance Officer, Muhammad Zulhelmi Zaulkafly, 34, testified that the account required two signatories, with then-Treasurer General Datuk Mohamed Salleh Bajuri serving as the mandatory signatory. “The signatories for the account were the party president, Tan Sri Muhyiddin, and then-deputy president Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu, with any two required,” he told the court.
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Zulhelmi explained that Bersatu maintained two accounts – one with CIMB Bank for donations and membership fees, and another with Ambank for administrative and operational expenses. He confirmed that all contributions from the public or companies were deposited into the CIMB account.
During cross-examination, Zulhelmi agreed with defence counsel Chetan Jethwani that no single individual had exclusive control over party finances, despite the dual signatory arrangement. He also noted that the Treasurer General was responsible for reporting financial matters to Bersatu’s Supreme Leadership Council (MPT), which included the president.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin asked about Muhyiddin’s role, to which Zulhelmi replied that the former premier oversaw and monitored the party’s management committee, which handled administration, party affairs, and finances.
Muhyiddin is facing seven charges of abuse of power and money laundering.
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