Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin has denied an allegation by former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad that he had stolen party funds and kept the money at his home, describing the claim as reckless and completely unfounded.
In a statement today, Muhyiddin said the allegation, made in a viral video featuring Mahathir, was based purely on speculation and false information allegedly provided by irresponsible parties.
Muhyiddin stressed that he had never misappropriated party funds, adding that all contributions to the party are deposited into official party accounts managed transparently by the party’s treasurer-general.
He said Mahathir should have sought clarification from him before making such accusations publicly.
“In the many meetings I have had with him, he has never raised…