Use of edited video not Azam’s decision - Prosecutor; Govt starts austerity measures

KiniNews is now also available on Spotify and Apple podcasts.[KiniNews] The lead prosecutor in Muhyiddin Yassin’s corruption trial has defended the use of edited videos in his case against the Bersatu president amid criticism levelled against perceived double standards by the MACC.This is after the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center) yesterday urged MACC to clarify its position on using edited videos as evidence in investigations into the former premier.Newly appointed deputy head II of the Attorney-General’s Chambers Trial and Appeal division, Wan Shaharuddin Wan Ladin, said it was his decision to use edited videos in the trial, and not Azam's.Meanwhile, in a separate story, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced austerity measures for the government amid skyrocketing oil prices due to the intensifying conflict in the Middle East.While assuring that Putrajaya will maintain the Budi95 fuel subsidy for Malaysians, Anwar said foreign travel for ministers and all government departments will be limited, except for those that have already been scheduled and are compulsory to attend.Ministries, agencies and government-linked companies (GLCs) will also not be hosting Hari Raya Aidilfitri open house celebrations this year.___________________Support independent media, subscribe to Malaysiakini.com - https://membership.malaysiakini.com/membership/start?internal_source=kinitv