Did Shahrin consent to the Bersatu donation from company funds?

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Shahrin Shamsuddin Did Not Consent to the Donation of Company Funds to Bersatu

Businessman Shahrin Shamsuddin stated in court that he did not give his consent for any of the RM13.772 million from his family company, Sutracom Sdn Bhd, to be donated to Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu). He only became aware of these donations after they had already been made by his elder brother, Shahradzi. Shahrin further clarified that neither he nor his brother are members of any political party, and he personally has never made donations to any political entity, including Bersatu.
Discovery of Donations After the Fact

Shahrin Shamsuddin testified as the 15th prosecution witness in the power abuse and money laundering trial of Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. He explained that the RM13.772 million transferred from Sutracom to his brother's company, Mamfor Sdn Bhd, was intended for the operating costs and outstanding debts of several family-owned businesses. It was only during a family meeting concerning an investigation by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) into Sutracom that he learned Shahradzi had used a portion of these funds for donations to Bersatu.
Lack of Prior Knowledge or Permission

When questioned by the deputy public prosecutor, Shahrin explicitly stated that his elder brother had never informed him about the intended use of the RM13.7 million, nor had he mentioned any plans to donate to Bersatu. Shahrin confirmed that he had never granted permission for any part of this sum to be contributed to the political party. He also indicated that he was unsure of the exact breakdown of how Shahradzi allocated the funds between settling company debts and making the donations.
Personal Stance on Political Donations

Shahrin Shamsuddin elaborated on his own approach to political engagement, stating that he prefers to "donate" by casting his vote after evaluating a political party's policies, direction, and the credibility of its candidates. He affirmed that neither he nor his elder brother are affiliated with any political party. This personal stance underscores his lack of involvement or endorsement of political contributions from company funds.

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