# Why Muhyiddin still faces trial

> Malaysia’s AGC dropped four charges, but says three Jana Wibawa corruption counts against Muhyiddin will proceed.
- Title: Why Muhyiddin still faces trial · Malay Mail | Shortify
- Summary: Malaysia’s AGC dropped four charges, but says three Jana Wibawa corruption counts against Muhyiddin will proceed. The dropped charges narrow the case, but do…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/16/agc-dropping-four-charges-against-muhyiddin-based-on-evidence-litigation-risks-three-jana-wibawa-charges-remain/235350
- Published: 2026-09-16T08:20:43+00:00
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- Topics: malaysia, law, corruption, politics, news, world
## Four charges dropped
The AGC will not proceed with four charges tied to Bukhary Equity Sdn Bhd, after reviewing the evidence and risks to the wider case.
## Not a clean slate
The AGC said the decision should not be read as proof the transactions never happened, or that the charges had no basis when filed.

> should not be interpreted as a finding that the transactions... did not take place
## Evidence drove the call
Prosecutors said they weighed admissibility, witness credibility and the effect of these charges on other proceedings before changing course.
## Trial risk mattered
The AGC said pressing ahead could weaken its strategy and evidence in the charges still facing Muhyiddin.

> posed a real risk of litigation
## Prosecution sets its limit
The AGC said its job is not to defend every charge at any cost, but to pursue charges that can stand up in court.

> not to defend a particular charge at all costs
## High Court acquits
Judge Noor Ruwena Md Nurdin discharged and acquitted Muhyiddin on one abuse of power charge and three money laundering charges involving RM200 million.
## Three charges remain
Muhyiddin still faces three charges under the MACC Act over alleged RM25.3 million bribes for Bersatu linked to the Jana Wibawa project.
## Case moves forward
The remaining case involves Nepturis, Mamfor, KCJ Engineering and Azman Yusoff. Prosecutors closed their case after calling 29 witnesses.
## Key takeaway

The dropped charges narrow the case, but do not clear Muhyiddin of the remaining Jana Wibawa allegations.