KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8, 2025 — Tan Sri Abu Sahid Mohamed, a prominent director at Maju Group who arrived at the Sessions Court in a wheelchair, has been formally charged with four counts of criminal breach of trust (CBT) amounting to a staggering RM313 million. The charges stem from his alleged involvement in misusing funds associated with the high-profile MEX II highway project, intended to link Putrajaya with Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). In addition, he faces 13 counts of money laundering involving RM139 million, believed to be proceeds of illicit activity.
Despite the gravity of the accusations, Abu Sahid entered a not guilty plea. When the charges—read via a court interpreter—were presented to him, he responded succinctly in Malay, “Faham. Tidak bersalah,” affirming his understanding of the proceedings and his plea of innocence.
The MEX II project has been at the centre of national attention due to its ambitious scale and critical infrastructure mission. As an extension of earlier developments, the highway was envisaged to enhance connectivity between Putrajaya and KLIA. However, the current legal actions cast a shadow over the project’s execution, raising questions about governance practices and fiduciary responsibility within private-sector infrastructure delivery.
Prosecutors allege that the trust violation and laundering stem from mismanagement or diversion of funds intended for the project—although detailed motives and mechanisms are yet to be disclosed. With the court proceedings now underway, the case is expected to draw extensive scrutiny, given the magnitude of the sums involved and the profile of the accused.
