Businessman: Bumi contractor’s RM1m to Bersatu was ‘reward’ after getting RM141m govt project, tapped Muhyiddin’s golf buddy’s help

High Court proceedings have revealed a shocking revelation in the trial of former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, where a businessman has come forward to claim that a Bumi contractor paid RM1 million to Bersatu as a 'reward' for securing a RM141 million government project. Lian Tan Chuan, a businessman who owns 30 per cent of Nepturis Sdn Bhd, a Bumi contractor that won the project, made this explosive claim during the 21st prosecution witness in the High Court.

Background & Context

Nepturis Sdn Bhd, a Bumi contractor, was awarded a RM141 million government project to build the Klang Utara district police headquarters (IPD) in 2022. The project was a significant one, and the contractor's success in securing it has been the subject of much scrutiny. The High Court trial of former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin has shed light on the events surrounding the project's award.

The revelation that Nepturis Sdn Bhd paid RM1 million to Bersatu as a 'reward' for securing the project has sparked widespread interest and raised questions about the integrity of the project award process. The fact that the contractor believed they would not have won the contract without Muhyiddin's support has added to the controversy.

Key Details

Lian Tan Chuan, the businessman who owns 30 per cent of Nepturis Sdn Bhd, testified that the RM1 million payment to Bersatu was made as a 'reward' for securing the project. He claimed that the payment was made upon the request of Malaysia's Bumiputera contractors' association president and Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) director Datuk Azman Yusoff. Lian also stated that the payment was made after the project was awarded to Nepturis Sdn Bhd, and that he believed the company would not have won the contract without Muhyiddin's support.

The High Court proceedings revealed that Nepturis Sdn Bhd applied for the project on February 1, 2021, and was awarded the project on January 12, 2022. The company issued a RM1 million cheque to Bersatu on February 16, 2022, which was deposited into Bersatu's AmBank account on February 21, 2022. Lian's testimony has sparked widespread interest and raised questions about the integrity of the project award process.

What Experts Say

Analysts say that the revelation has raised serious questions about the project award process and the role of Muhyiddin in securing the project for Nepturis Sdn Bhd. They point out that the payment of RM1 million to Bersatu as a 'reward' for securing the project is a clear example of the abuse of power and the use of public funds for personal gain.

Dr. Wong Chin Huat, a political analyst, said, "The revelation is a clear example of the abuse of power and the use of public funds for personal gain. It is a serious breach of the trust placed in Muhyiddin as the prime minister, and it is a clear indication of the rot that has set in our system of governance."

Key Takeaways

• The RM1 million payment to Bersatu was made as a 'reward' for securing the RM141 million government project.
• Nepturis Sdn Bhd believed they would not have won the contract without Muhyiddin's support.
• The project award process has been called into question, with analysts pointing out that the payment of RM1 million to Bersatu as a 'reward' for securing the project is a clear example of the abuse of power.
• The trial of Muhyiddin has shed light on the events surrounding the project's award and has raised serious questions about the integrity of the project award process.

What This Means For You

The revelation has significant implications for the public and for the government. It raises questions about the integrity of the project award process and the role of Muhyiddin in securing the project for Nepturis Sdn Bhd. It also highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability in government dealings.

The public has a right to know how public funds are being used and how projects are being awarded. The government must take steps to ensure that the project award process is transparent and fair, and that public funds are not being used for personal gain.

The trial of Muhyiddin is a wake-up call for the government and for the public. It is a reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in government dealings, and it is a call to action for the government to take steps to address the issues raised by the trial.