Why is there a trend in Malaysian Politicians evading corruption charges? (Zahid Part -1)

The trend of Malaysian politicians evading corruption charges has raised concerns about transparency and accountability within the country's legal and judicial systems. Several prominent cases involving senior politicians accused of corruption have followed a similar pattern, where they secure discharges and acquittals. Here are some notable examples:

1. Dato Seri Bung Moktar Radin:
Bung Moktar Radin, a former MP from Sabah, was charged with accepting bribes related to FELCRA, a rural development statutory body.
He and his wife faced multiple charges, but on September 7, 2023, they were discharged and acquitted from all charges.

2. Zahid's Two Prosecutions and Discharge:
Zahid Hamidi, a former Deputy Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister, faced charges related to a charity called 'Yayasan Akal Budi' and the 'Foreign Visa case.'
The first set of charges was dropped by the prosecution on September 4, with the court discharging Zahid but not acquitting him.
In the second case, Zahid was acquitted by the trial judge on September 23, 2022, but the acquittal is under appeal.

3. Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin:
Muhyiddin, a former Prime Minister, faced charges of abuse of power and money laundering.
On August 15, 2023, he was acquitted, with the court ruling that the charges were defective and lacked details on how the offenses were committed.

4. Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad:
Isa, a former chief minister and chairman of FELDA, faced charges of corruption and criminal breach of trust.
He was acquitted of the criminal breach of trust charge in June 2020, partly due to the absence of set procedures for approving investments above RM100 million. He is appealing his corruption conviction.

5. Tan Sri Musa Aman:
Musa, a former Chief Minister of Sabah, faced corruption and money laundering charges.
The prosecution withdrew all charges against him in June 2020, citing a lack of documents from Hong Kong banks and unavailable witnesses.

6. Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Mansor:
Tengku Adnan, a former Minister of Federal Territories, faced bribery charges.
He was initially ordered to enter his defense but was later acquitted by the Court of Appeal in July 2021 due to a new development in the case.

7. Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan:
Ahmad Maslan, a deputy Finance Minister, faced charges related to not declaring received funds and giving false statements.
He was acquitted in September 2021 after paying a compound fee.

8. Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim:
Azeez, a UMNO MP, faced bribery and money laundering charges.
Some money laundering charges were struck out, and he was granted a discharge not amounting to an acquittal in September 2022.

9. Lim Guan Eng:
Lim Guan Eng, a former Penang Chief Minister and Finance Minister, faced corruption charges.
He was acquitted in September 2018 regarding a property purchase case but faced ongoing charges related to a Penang undersea tunnel project.

These cases highlight a concerning trend where charges against prominent politicians are dropped or result in acquittals. The reasons behind these outcomes often lack clarity, with explanations such as defective charges and missing documents. This trend raises questions about the transparency and accountability of the legal and judicial systems in Malaysia. Citizens and observers call for greater transparency from the Public Prosecutor, who also serves as the Attorney General, and the need for detailed explanations regarding dropped or defective charges.

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