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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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Ismail Sabri Yaakob during his short-lived stint as Malaysian prime minister. Photo: Bernama/dpa
Malaysia

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

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim still has to make good 2018 election promise to push for clean political funding.

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

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

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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.

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Photo: dpa
Malaysia

‘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.

Malaysia

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.

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Malaysia

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.

Former Malaysian health minister Khairy Jamaluddin. Photo: Nora Tam
Malaysia

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.

Malaysia

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.

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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.

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New appointed PM Anwar Ibrahim, the Malaysian king and queen, and Anwar’s wife Wan Azizah Wan Ismail after the swearing in at the National Palace. Photo: EPA-EFE
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’.

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Malaysia’s opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim attends a news conference outside the National Palace, in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. Photo: Reuters
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.

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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.

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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.

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A general view of the Bukit Bintang shopping district in Kuala Lumpur, as Malaysia gears up for its 15th general election, which is likely to be the most hotly contested so far. Photo: Reuters
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.

A policeman stands guard between rival groups of Barisan Nasional (left) and Pakatan Harapan supporters outside a nomination centre in Pahang on nomination day. Photo: Reuters
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.

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.

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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.

Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob listens during an announcement of Barisan National candidates at Umno headquarters ahead of general elections. Photo: Bloomberg
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.

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‘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.

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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.

Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim has been named as the Pakatan Harapan coalition’s prime minister candidate, for next month’s general election. Photo: EPA-EFE
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.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob dissolved parliament on October 10 to clear the way for snap elections. Photo: AFP
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.

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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.

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.

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Malaysia’s former PM Mahathir Mohamad says he will defend his seat of Langkawi. Photo: AFP
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.

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Voters queue up to cast their votes in Malaysia’s Sabah state on September 26, 2020. File photo: AP
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Malaysia PM dissolves parliament, paving way for snap polls amid monsoon season

PM Ismail Sabri’s decision, endorsed by the king, comes despite pleas from the opposition to hold the polls after the November monsoon season.

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Malaysia cuts spending, touts ‘careful, flexible’ stance amid global turmoil

Finance minister says world’s geopolitics and fall in economic growth mean all countries, not just Malaysia, must be prepared for any eventuality.

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