KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 19): After having his four charges of corruption totalling RM232.5 million struck out last month, former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin informed the Sessions Court that he will be filing an application to strike out three money laundering charges against him.
His lawyer Datuk Hisyam Teh Poh Teik informed judge Azura Alwi of Muhyiddin's intent to file the application.
Hisyam said the former PM will be applying to set aside the three charges which are framed under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001.
The lawyer also said Muhyiddin will be filing an application for his bail conditions and seeking the return of his passport.
The judge then fixed Nov 29 for further mention.
On Aug 15, High Court judge Datuk Muhammad Jamil Hussin granted Muhyiddin's application to strike out the four abuse of power charges, and granted the Pagoh Member of Parliament a discharge and acquittal.
Former attorney general Tan Sri Idrus Harun, who recently retired, revealed in a statement on the matter that his chambers had already filed the notice of appeal against Jamil's decision.
He also maintained that the three money laundering charges against the former prime minister still stand, and the matter will be mentioned on Sept 19.
This means the Court of Appeal will review Jamil’s decision.