Corruption's Long Shadow Over Malaysia's Leadership Malaysia's ongoing struggle with corruption has claimed another high profile scalp, as former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob faces charges of concealing tens of millions of dollars in assets.
He pleaded not guilty to the charge and is the third former prime minister to be prosecuted over alleged corruption related activities. The gravity of these allegations cannot be overstated.
For years, Malaysia's anti corruption agency has been investigating Ismail Sabri's dealings, and it appears that his actions may have fallen short of the standards expected of a public official.