Jana Wibawa scandal

The Jana Wibawa scandal originated from a government initiative to allocate contracts to Bumiputera contractors, which came under scrutiny by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) for alleged abuse of funds during the Perikatan Nasional administration. Investigations expanded into money-laundering and corruption charges, culminating in the prosecution of former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin and associates from Bersatu. Key developments include Muhyiddin’s submission of legal representations to the Attorney General’s Chambers in August 2025 regarding RM235 million linked to the trial, and the formal setting of the trial for March 2026, confirmed in November 2025. The trial commenced on March 9, 2026, with Muhyiddin appearing in court on the first day, as reported by multiple outlets. Early proceedings featured the prosecution alleging that hundreds of millions of ringgit from Jana Wibawa projects were diverted into Bersatu accounts due to Muhyiddin’s influence. By March 2026, the trial had entered its third day, and by May 2026, Tengku Zafrul was scheduled to appear as a prosecution witness, with the judge urging the prosecution to close its case by September 14, 2026. Throughout the proceedings, media coverage highlighted procedural aspects such as the use of TikTok clips as evidence and the high-profile nature of the case, reflecting its significance in Malaysian political accountability efforts.