Muhyiddin’s corruption trial opens with a fight over TikTok in Malaysia

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Iman Muttaqin YusofMarch 10, 2026 at 10:49 AM

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The corruption trial of former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin began in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, focusing on allegations that illicit funds were linked to his Bersatu party. The trial, observed closely due to its involvement of a high-profile political figure, stems from charges connected to Covid-19 recovery projects during his administration. The prosecution's opening witness, an MACC officer, presented TikTok videos as evidence, claiming they featured Muhyiddin's voice discussing the case. The admissibility of these videos became an immediate point of contention in court. The videos allegedly contain audio of Muhyiddin stating that funds went to the party, not to him personally.

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PAS 40% Perikatan Nasional 40% Mohd Syawaludin Said 50% Kuala Lumpur 60% Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) 70% Bersatu 70% Malaysia ×280% Muhyiddin Yassin ×690%

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corruption trial 90% muhyiddin yassin 80% tiktok videos 70% malaysia 70% bersatu party 60% illicit funds 60% covid-19 recovery efforts 50% malaysian anti-corruption commission (macc) 50% political elite 40%

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