The Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court has allowed Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin access to his passport for an overseas trip to attend the opening of a restaurant in Bangkok.
Sessions judge Azura Alwi, in her decision on Thursday (Feb 8), agreed with the prosecution’s submission that Muhyiddin’s trip was not urgent but noted that the court has a wide discretion to consider such applications.
Muhyiddin’s passport was surrendered to the court as part of the bail conditions in his money laundering case and to serve as a travel restriction.
“Although the applicant has been imposed with (travel) restriction, bail and bail conditions, it is unreasonable to stop the applicant from living his life and doing his duty as per normal as he has not been convicted,” the judge said.
Based on the supporting affidavit of the application filed on Jan 31, the Perikatan Nasional chairman and Bersatu president said he applied for the temporary release of the passport until Feb 23 to travel to Bangkok because his close Malaysian friend wants him to officiate the opening of his new Thai restaurant. – The Star
Earlier report:
Feb 7, Prosecution objects to release of Muhyiddin’s passport