Why did Nepturis pay RM1 million to PPBM after winning RM141m?

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Nepturis Sdn Bhd Paid RM1 Million to PPBM as a "Reward" Following Contract Award

Nepturis Sdn Bhd transferred RM1 million to Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) in February 2022, classifying the payment as a "reward" rather than a donation. This payment followed the company's successful bid for a RM141 million government project, with a key shareholder asserting that the contract would not have been secured without the intervention of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Businessman's Belief in Muhyiddin's Influence

Businessman Lian Tan Chuan, who holds a 30% stake in Nepturis Sdn Bhd, stated in court that the company's RM141 million contract for the Klang Utara district police headquarters would not have been awarded without Muhyiddin Yassin's support. Lian testified that he approached Adam Radlan Adam Muhammad, known to be close to Muhyiddin, to facilitate obtaining written support for Nepturis' project application. He explicitly defined a "reward" as something given after receiving a benefit, distinguishing it from a voluntary donation.
Agreement for Payment Upon Project Award

The agreement to pay RM1 million to PPBM was contingent upon Nepturis being awarded the project. Lian Tan Chuan testified that he had agreed with Datuk Azman Yusoff, president of the Bumiputera contractors’ association and a CIDB director, to make the payment if the project was secured. This arrangement was to be fulfilled after Nepturis successfully obtained the contract, which was awarded on January 12, 2022.
Transaction Details and Rationale

A cheque for RM1 million was issued by Nepturis on February 16, 2022, and subsequently deposited into PPBM's AmBank account on February 21, 2022. Lian Tan Chuan indicated that this was the first instance of Nepturis making a donation to a political party. He further explained that the payment was made despite the company not yet receiving initial payments from the government for the project, based on the projected profitability of the RM141 million contract.
Role of Intermediaries in Facilitating Support

The process involved intermediaries to secure Muhyiddin's support. Lian Tan Chuan was introduced to Adam Radlan by Datuk Azman Yusoff, who suggested Adam Radlan's close ties to Muhyiddin could aid in securing projects under the Jana Wibawa programme. After Nepturis submitted its application, Adam Radlan reportedly informed Lian that Muhyiddin had provided his written minutes of support. Following the project award, Azman Yusoff reiterated the request for the RM1 million payment to be made directly to PPBM's account.

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