FORMER prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin will decide on whether to give up his posts as Bersatu president and Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman after facing charges in court.

“Wait, I have not been charged. We will make a decision later and we will announce it,” he told reporters outside the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters after giving his statement for nine hours.

Muhyiddin said he will face seven charges related to Jana Wibawa programme and the appeal on tax cancellation by businessman Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary.

He said he will appear at a Kuala Lumpur court tomorrow and a Shah Alam court on Monday to answer the charges against him.

“I insist that I am innocent and I will answer all the charges against me in court,” he said.

Asked about the process of recording the statement, which took about nine hours, Muhyiddin said it took a long time because MACC officers carried out their duties meticulously and prudently.

“There was no pressure. I appreciate the cooperation of the MACC officers,” he said.

On the possibility of rioting by his supporters, Muhyiddin said PN and Bersatu are peaceful parties and their supporters are aware that such action is not right when the people are facing economic challenges.

“It’s not about Muhyiddin but about Bersatu and PN. They (supporters) know how to safeguard the security and safety of our people,” he said. – Bernama, March 9, 2023.