The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested four officers linked to former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, according to Harian Metro.
A report by the Malay daily quoted a source as saying that remand orders were obtained at the Putrajaya magistrates’ court on Friday.
The source said magistrate Irza Zulaikha granted a five-day remand order for three of the officers. However, the fourth officer was remanded for three days and has been released today.
The anti-graft agency’s chief commissioner Azam Baki also confirmed the arrests to Harian Metro and said that the case is being investigated under Section 16(a) of the MACC Act.
“We urge the public to allow MACC to conduct its investigation without speculation,” he was quoted as saying.
Ex-PM Ismail Sabri hospitalised after being found unconscious
Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob, 65, was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious early this morning.
His aide, Ikhmal Hakim, confirmed the matter in a brief message.
“Yes. Please pray for his recovery,” he told FMT.
“We have yet to find out the cause. Waiting for (the doctor’s) report.”
One of Ismail’s aides, Azran Fitri Rahim, confirmed the incident in a Facebook post, saying that Ismail was taken to Sunway Medical Centre in Kota Damansara at 2.30am.
Attached to the post was a picture of the former prime minister resting in a hospital bed.
It is understood that his condition is currently stable and he is with his family.
Ismail served as the ninth prime minister from 2021 to 2022. He is also currently the Bera MP.
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