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Ismail Sabri - 3rd Umno-linked ex-PM to be charged with graft today?
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7, 2026: Ismail “Turtle Egg” Sabri is set to be the third Umno ex-prime minister (PM) to be charged by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today.
Media reports taken from national news agency Bernama said the former Umno vice-president would be charged before Sessions Court Judge Suzana Hussin at 9am.
Malaysia and Umno’s No. 1 pencuri (thief), the disgraced former Umno president and prime minister Najib “1MDB” Razak, is the first ex-PM to be charged and convicted.
Najib is now serving his jail sentence in Kajang Prison.
The second former Umno-linked/Bersatu ex-PM charged is the unpatriotic Muhyiddin “I Am Malay First” Yassin.
Muhyiddin is charged with four counts of abuse of power and three counts of money laundering, connected to the Jana Wibawa Cobid-19 economic stimulus and recovery programme.
No News Is Bad News reproduces below two news reports on Ismail Sabri and a flashback report of Muhiddin’s case:
Ex-PM Ismail Sabri to face graft charges tomorrow
The former Umno vice-president will be charged before sessions court judge Suzana Hussin at 9am tomorrow.
The case purportedly involves former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s declaration of assets.
PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be charged in the Kuala Lumpur sessions court tomorrow under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act.
Checks on the court’s e-filing system showed that the former Umno vice-president will be charged before judge Suzana Hussin at 9am tomorrow, Bernama reported.
The case purportedly involves the Bera MP’s declaration of assets.
Ismail was previously at the centre of corruption and money laundering allegations, and was called in by MACC for multiple rounds of questioning last year.
The anti-graft agency completed its probe in June 2025.
MACC had investigated the discovery of about RM170 million in cash and 16kg of gold bars worth millions of ringgit, seized in raids on the residences of four men and three other premises believed to be “safe houses”.
The probe was reportedly linked to the expenditure and procurement of funds for promotional and publicity activities, under the Keluarga Malaysia initiative, during his tenure as prime minister from August 2021 to November 2022.
Malaysia
Former PM Ismail Sabri expected to be charged tomorrow
Based on a review of the court system, the charge against the Bera MP is expected to be read out before Judge Suzana Hussin at 9 am.
Updated 16 minutes ago · Published on 06 Aug 2026 9:45PM
The case against Ismail Sabri is believed to be related to his asset declaration. - August 6, 2026
FORMER Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is expected to be charged tomorrow at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act.
Based on a review of the court system, the charge against the Bera MP is expected to be read out before Judge Suzana Hussin at 9 am, reported Bernama.
The case against Ismail Sabri is believed to be related to his asset declaration.
Previously, Ismail Sabri was summoned several times for his statement to be recorded regarding his asset declarations made to the MACC.
The MACC also seized RM170 million in cash in various foreign currencies and 16 kilograms of pure gold bars estimated to be worth RM7 million, in connection with the investigation into the corruption and money laundering case against him.
The seizure was carried out during a search of the residence and office believed to be a 'safe house' as a result of the investigation into four senior Ismail Sabri officers who were arrested in February 2025.
Meanwhile, lawyer Ragunath Kesavan, who represents Ismail Sabri, when contacted by Bernama, confirmed that his client will be charged tomorrow at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court. – August 6, 2026
Muhyiddin Yassin: Ex-Malaysia PM charged with corruption over Covid spending
10 March 2023
Frances Mao & Jonathan Head
BBC News
EPA
Former PM Muhyiddin Yassin leaving the Kuala Lumpur court after his hearing on Friday
Malaysia's former prime minister who led during the height of the pandemic has been charged with corruption - a move that ratchets up already bitter political tensions.
Muhyiddin Yassin, 75, was arrested just months after losing an election to PM Anwar Ibrahim in November.
The former PM has been accused of bribery and money laundering through his government's Covid spending fund.
He rejects the allegations, which his supporters say are politically driven.
The criminal case aimed at the leader of the conservative opposition alliance comes ahead of crucial state elections in July.
Mr Muhyiddin is now the second former Malaysian prime minister to face corruption charges, after Najib Razak was jailed to 12 years for corruption involving the state's 1MDB investment firm.
Now the leader of a Malay-ethnic, Muslim alliance, Mr Muhyiddin ran the country from 2020 to 2021 for 17 months.
He has a long-time rivalry with current PM Anwar. The two have a history of political betrayals that has fuelled a long enmity.
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Multiple charges of bribery and money laundering were laid against the former leader in a Kuala Lumpur court on Friday.
Prosecutors have accused him of sourcing $51m (£42m) in bribes from companies who hoped to benefit from an emergency government spending programme. They have also alleged two instances of money laundering through the fund.
If convicted he faces 20 years in prison. Mr Muhyiddin entered a not guilty plea in court on Friday and was released on bail - although his passport was withheld.
EPA
Current PM Anwar Ibrahim narrowly secured power in last year's election
The opposition leader was charged just a day appearing at an anti-corruption watchdog's probe into the allegations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission launched the probe in February, freezing his party's bank accounts. Two former party leaders have also been arrested on corruption charges.
The incident further fuels tensions in Malaysian politics.
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