Former PM Ismail Sabri faces Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission charges

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob appeared at the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex on Tuesday morning to face charges brought by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

Arriving at 8:32 AM, Sabri was met by a crowd of over 100 supporters and media personnel gathered at the courthouse. His case is scheduled for mention before Sessions Court Judge Suzana Hussin at 9 AM.

The charges against the Bera Member of Parliament are under Section 36(2) of the MACC Act 2009, concerning the declaration of assets. The proceedings were initially slated for August 7 but were postponed due to Sabri's admission to the National Heart Institute for health reasons.

His lawyer, Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, had requested the postponement, citing a possible irregular heartbeat and a scheduled pacemaker procedure. Sabri reportedly experienced cardiac issues during a MACC interview on August 6. The MACC had previously seized RM170 million in cash in various foreign currencies and 16 kilograms of gold bars, valued at approximately RM7 million, in connection with their investigation into corruption and money laundering allegations against him.