By: Murray Hunter
Rumors are rife in Kuala Lumpur over possible legal action against former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin, the opposition Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) leader in the wake of leaks, apparently from someone in the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission or possibly Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government, of allegedly incriminating information about unexplained funds within his coalition’s bank accounts. Such an arrest would shake Malaysia’s political structure to its core, making it doubtful it would occur, political analysts say. Although Muhyiddin’s party is widely assumed to have profiteered during the Covid-19 crisis, an arrest prior to looming state elections in June and July would almost certainly backfire on Anwar in a polarized country with a Malay majority suspicious of ethnic minorities, the sources say. The multi-ethnic and moderate Pakatan Harapan coalition government is perceived to be flailing, with Anwar himself seen to be using his position to leverage against Bersatu and PAS with an eye on the upcoming polls. The government, which took power in late November, is perceived as embroiled in accusations of nepotism, witch hunts, and lack of depth in managing the country… The text above is just an excerpt from this subscriber-only story.To read the whole thing and get full access to Asia Sentinel's reporting and archives, subscribe now for US$10/month or US$100/year.This article is among the stories we choose to make widely available.If you wish to get the full Asia Sentinel experience and access more exclusive content, please do subscribe to us for US$10/month or US$100/year.
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