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Ismail Sabri Yaakob

Ismail Sabri Yaakob

Ismail Sabri Yaakob

Ismail Sabri Yaakob was appointed as Malaysia's ninth prime minister following the resignation of Muhyiddin Yassin on August 16. A lawyer by training, Ismail Sabri's ascendancy will reclaim the position for his party, Umno, three years after a shock election loss.

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18 Jan 1960

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Malaysia attorney-general Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar (second left) and his team arrives to appeal against a royal addendum for jailed former prime minister Najib Razak at the Federal Court in Putrajaya, Malaysia on Monday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Malaysia’s anti-graft agency seeks powers to claw back billions in illicit funds

The MACC is seeking new powers to negotiate the return of large sums of money without first having to press charges.

1 May 2025 - 2:33PM

Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri shows up to give statement in corruption case

13 Mar 2025 - 4:40PM

My Take | Here we go again: Ismail Sabri is third Malaysian ex-PM on corruption carousel

7 Mar 2025 - 9:30AM

Malaysians appalled by another corruption probe involving an ex-prime minister

Anti-corruption authorities are investigating former leader Ismail Sabri Yaakob after a huge amount of cash was found in several properties.

4 Mar 2025 - 5:30PM

Malaysian then caretaker prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob arrives at a nomination centre in Bera, Pahang in 2022. Photo: Reuters

Malaysian ex-PM Ismail Sabri now a suspect in corruption probe

Nearly US$40 million in cash and gold bars discovered in three raids at properties linked to former prime minister.

3 Mar 2025 - 4:25PMvideocam

Malaysia’s ex-PM Ismail Sabri declares wealth to anti-corruption agency

The agency said Ismail Sabri Yaakob formally submitted a wealth declaration to authorities on February 10 after being ordered to do so.

3 Mar 2025 - 8:35AM

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‘Ready to prosecute’: Malaysia to charge ex-PM Muhyiddin’s son-in-law for graft

Authorities have been searching for Muhammad Adlan Berhan since August in relation to a probe on a project involving the registration and recruitment of foreign workers.

22 Feb 2024 - 4:20PM

Malaysia’s anti-corruption agency said it is ready to charge former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin’s son-in-law, Muhammad Adlan Berhan, for graft. Photo: Bernama

Malaysia targeting ex-finance minister Daim because of his ‘success’, wife says

Naimah Khalid, who was questioned by anti-corruption investigators, said Daim was already a multimillionaire before becoming a minister 40 years ago.

11 Jan 2024 - 6:13PM

Malaysia’s Umno shuts door on ex-Covid tsar Khairy, but for how long?

Former Covid tsar and defence minister among key members who got the boot from Umno for demanding party boss Ahmad Zahid’s resignation over poor election showing.

28 Jan 2023 - 4:00PM

What’s at stake in Umno’s general assembly? Anwar’s staying power as Malaysia PM

Anwar Ibrahim’s unity government hinges on support from Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who is preparing to fend off challenges to his leadership ahead of party polls in May.

11 Jan 2023 - 3:11PM

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. Photo: AFP

Can Anwar Ibrahim survive confidence vote to build a better Malaysia?

Anwar’s decision to put his authority on the line could see his administration halted in its tracks prematurely, with MPs allowed to vote independently of party line.

17 Dec 2022 - 4:04PMvideocam

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim faces a confidence vote on Monday. Photo: Prime Minister office via AP

Malaysia election 2022

Malaysia’s Anwar sworn in as new PM; says China ties will be ‘enhanced’

Pakatan Harapan’s chief has been sworn in as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister, after five days of political uncertainty.

7 Sep 2023 - 5:30PMvideocam

Malaysia election 2022

Hope for Anwar Ibrahim as Malaysian king remains firm on unity plan

Hope lingers for Anwar to emerge as PM after Muhyiddin reportedly rejected the king’s proposal for a ‘unity government’.

23 Nov 2022 - 11:26PMvideocam

Malaysia election 2022

Malaysia faces first ever hung parliament in tight election race

Failure by the main parties to win a majority means a combination of them would have to build a majority alliance to form a government.

20 Nov 2022 - 4:44PMvideocam

Malaysia faces hung parliament in tight election race. Photo: Shutterstock

Malaysia election 2022

Malaysia election turnout at 65 per cent at 3pm, nation readies for vote count

Malaysia’s 15th general election, conducted against a backdrop of surging inflation and fears of deadly floods in the monsoon season, is likely to be the most hotly contested the country has ever seen.

20 Nov 2022 - 11:31AM

A voter prepares to cast the ballot during the general election in Bera of Pahang state, Malaysia. Photo: Xinhua

Malaysia election 2022

Explainer | Malaysia election 2022: A quick guide to what you need to know

Malaysia’s tumultuous political scene, coloured by corruption and politicking, is further complicated by racial policies, the rising cost of living, economic uncertainty and an election held during monsoon season.

16 Nov 2022 - 10:46PMvideocam

Malaysia election 2022

Malaysia election 2022: ‘Pakatan Harapan’s to lose’ or Umno strikes back?

Umno’s corruption-tainted Barisan Nasional coalition promises ‘stability’. But internal strife and growing support for Anwar Ibrahim’s Pakatan Harapan could yet deny them a return to power – as could the ‘unprecedented amount’ of undecided voters.

12 Nov 2022 - 8:30AM

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Malaysia election 2022

Malaysia’s Barisan Nasional dangles cash handouts in bid to win over voters

The current ruling coalition has promised to introduce an ‘Assistive Basic Income’, which aims to ensure every household in the country takes home at least US$466 per month, if it wins this month’s election.

8 Nov 2022 - 3:50PM

A woman counts her ringgit banknotes outside a money changer in Singapore. Photo: Reuters

Malaysia election 2022

‘Umno’s job has become a lot harder’: no clear winner seen in Malaysia election

A crowded election field involving the three main coalitions, tens of parties and a record 108 independent candidates will add to the challenges posed by the influx of millions of young voters who are voting for the first time, according to local pollsters.

7 Nov 2022 - 1:08PM

Malaysia’s Umno drops PM’s allies ahead of polls as power struggle intensifies

Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi left out eight ministers and deputy ministers from the Barisan Nasional coalition’s candidate list for the November 19 elections.

2 Nov 2022 - 2:32PM

Malaysia election 2022

‘Still angry’: as Malaysians lose faith in politics, will new faces offer hope?

Malaysian voters diverge on how best to avoid a return of Umno to pre-2018 strength, with some still counting on Pakatan Harapan and some looking to new parties like youth-centric Muda.

24 Oct 2022 - 8:44AMvideocam

People take photos next to the office complex of the Malaysian prime minister in Putrajaya. The last two years have been the most turbulent in Malaysian politics with the rise and fall of three premiers and an economy only just recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. Photo: AFP

Malaysia election 2022

‘My last effort’: Malaysia’s Mahathir, 97, on why he’s not done with politics

The two-time leader says he is standing for election because of the people’s will and desire to block former protégé Najib Razak from retaking power.

24 Oct 2022 - 8:42AMvideocam

Former Malaysian PM Mahathir Mohamad. Photo: Reuters

Malaysia election 2022

Anwar Ibrahim named Pakatan Harapan PM candidate as Malaysia election nears

Anwar will face caretaker premier Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who was endorsed by the ruling United Malays National Organisation during November 19 poll.

21 Oct 2022 - 2:08PM

Malaysia election 2022

Malaysia to hold general election on November 19

National polls were not due until the third quarter of 2023, but PM Ismail Sabri had been under pressure to call for early elections from his Umno party. Timing of the election has been criticised because it coincides with the annual monsoon season.

20 Oct 2022 - 12:36PM

Malaysia election 2022

Malaysian PM says ruling coalition’s days of easy poll wins are gone

Ismail Sabri Yaakob said gone were the days when the coalition could field a songkok – the black cap traditionally worn by Muslim males in Malaysia – and still win.

18 Oct 2022 - 11:19AMvideocam

The 2018 election saw Barisan Nasional’s first defeat since Malaysia’s independence to the reformist Pakatan Harapan alliance. File photo: AFP

Malaysia election 2022

Malaysian ringgit set to fall further as election risk adds to economic woes

Malaysia’s ringgit, languishing at a 24-year low against the dollar, is poised to weaken further on concern a national election may threaten the government’s ability to push through a deficit-busting budget.

17 Oct 2022 - 2:43PM

Stack of Malaysian ringgits. Photo: Shutterstock/File

Malaysia election 2022

Malaysia’s Mahathir, 97, to contest election to ‘save country from Umno rule’

Malaysia’s elder statesman will defend his seat of Langkawi in the coming general election, but won’t say if he would be PM a third time if his new political alliance wins.

12 Oct 2022 - 1:43PMvideocam

Malaysia election 2022

Explainer | Malaysia’s Umno faces fierce fight for Malay and youth vote as polls near

Analysts say it might be a ‘tall order’ for any group to win a supermajority this time, given the larger number of parties and coalitions in the fight.

12 Oct 2022 - 1:45PMvideocam

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