Ismail Sabri warded at IJN ahead of court charges
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has been admitted to the National Heart Institute ahead of scheduled court proceedings regarding asset declaration charges. Legal teams are currently coordinating with the court to determine if the plea can be entered from the hospital.
Why it matters
The case highlights high-level anti-corruption efforts in Malaysia involving significant asset seizures and the potential legal implications for a former head of state.
KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob who is scheduled to be charged in the Sessions Court here on Friday (Aug 7) has been warded at the National Heart Institute (IJN).
According to sources close to the case, the charging in court may move to IJN today.
“It depends on the doctor’s advice,” said a source.
Meanwhile, a source close to Ismail Sabri has confirmed that the former prime minister has indeed been admitted to IJN.
"The latest (of what I know) is the plea is most likely to be taken at IJN. We are not sure of the time. For now, the DPP has to make the application for the plea to be taken at IJN but it is up to the judge to decide," said the source.
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