Another former Malaysia prime minister faces criminal charges after leaving office
Asia-Pacific2 sources2 countries🔦 Under-reported35m ago
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob was charged on Thursday in Kuala Lumpur with failing to declare his assets. The 66-year-old pleaded not guilty to the charge in court.
His prosecution makes him the third former leader in Malaysia's history to face criminal charges after leaving office.