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Former PM Muhyiddin Faces Corruption Trial Over TikTok Clips

3/11/2026

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Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin's corruption trial began in Kuala Lumpur March 10, 2026, over TikTok videos linking millions of ringgit to Bersatu.
The case relates to Covid-19 recovery projects from three years ago.
Mohd Syawaludin Said of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission testified he found two TikTok videos showing Muhyiddin discussing the case.
In one clip, a voice attributed to Muhyiddin claimed money went to the party, not him.

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Former Malaysian prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin's corruption trial began in Kuala Lumpur March 10, 2026, over TikTok videos linking millions of ringgit to Bersatu.
The case relates to Covid-19 recovery projects from three years ago.
Mohd Syawaludin Said of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission testified he found two TikTok videos showing Muhyiddin discussing the case.
In one clip, a voice attributed to Muhyiddin claimed money went to the party, not him.