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The Star
23-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
MACC seeks forfeiture of RM169mil from Ismail Sabri
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court here has fixed Oct 1 to hear an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in its bid to forfeit more than RM169mil in cash belonging to former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Sessions Court judge Suzana Husin set the date during case management here yesterday. Lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, who represented Ismail Sabri, informed the court that the respondent needed more time to reply to the application. The court then instructed the respondent to file an affidavit by Aug 13 and the prosecution to file affidavit-in-reply by Sept 3. Deputy public prosecutor Ifa Sirrhu Samsudin and Alis Izzati Azurin Rusdi appeared for the prosecution. On July 7, the MACC, represented by the deputy public prosecutor as the applicant, filed the application and named Ismail Sabri's former political secretary, Datuk Mohammad Anuar Mohd Yunus and the former prime minister as first and second respondents. In the application, the MACC is seeking a court order to forfeit cash seized from the first respondent for the Malaysian government, including RM14,772,150, S$6,132,350, US$1,461,400, 3mil in Swiss Francs, €12,164,150, ¥363,000,000, £50,250, NZ$44,600, 34,750,000 Emirati Dirham and A$352,850. The application was made under Section 41(1) of the MACC Act 2009 after it was satisfied that the money kept by Mohammad Anuar belonged to Ismail Sabri and was linked to an offence under Section 36(2) of the same Act. The MACC also applied for other court orders deemed suitable by the court.
The Sun
22-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Court sets Oct 1 hearing for MACC's RM169m forfeiture bid against Ismail Sabri
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court has scheduled October 1 to hear the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) bid to forfeit over RM169 million allegedly linked to former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Judge Suzana Hussin set the date after lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing Ismail Sabri and his former political secretary Datuk Mohammad Anuar Mohd Yunus, requested additional time to review the case. The defence must submit its affidavit by August 13, while MACC is required to file a counter-affidavit by September 3. Deputy Public Prosecutors Ifa Sirrhu Samsudin and Alis Izzati Azurin Rusdi, along with lawyer Ragunath Kesavan, were present during the proceedings. MACC is seeking to forfeit the funds, held by Mohammad Anuar, to the Malaysian government. The amount includes RM14.7 million, SGD6.1 million, USD1.4 million, CHF3 million, EUR12.1 million, JPY363 million, GBP50,250, NZD44,600, AED34.7 million, and AUD352,850. The application was filed under Section 41(1) of the MACC Act 2009, with the commission asserting that the money is connected to an offence under Section 36(2) of the same Act. On July 3, MACC chief Tan Sri Azam Baki announced plans to forfeit seized assets worth RM170 million. Ismail Sabri had previously been called in multiple times to provide statements regarding his asset declarations. The seized funds, along with 16kg of gold bars valued at RM7 million, were obtained during raids on properties suspected of being used as 'safe houses' in a corruption and money laundering probe involving the Bera MP. - Bernama
Malay Mail
22-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
Court to hear MACC's RM169m forfeiture bid linked to Ismail Sabri on Oct 1
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — The Sessions Court here today set Oct 1 to hear the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission's (MACC) application to forfeit over RM169 million in cash allegedly belonging to former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Judge Suzana Hussin fixed the date after lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing Ismail and his former political secretary Datuk Mohammad Anuar Mohd Yunus as respondents, informed the court that more time was needed to review and respond to the application. The court also ordered the defence to file its affidavit in reply on or before Aug 13, while MACC must file a counter-affidavit on or before Sept 3. The proceedings were attended by Deputy Public Prosecutors Ifa Sirrhu Samsudin and Alis Izzati Azurin Rusdi, as well as lawyer Ragunath Kesavan, who also appeared for Ismail and Mohammad Anuar. MACC is seeking a court order to forfeit the seized funds from Mohammad Anuar to the Malaysian Government. The funds sought to be forfeited include RM14,772,150; SGD6,132,350 (Singapore dollars); USD1,461,400; CHF3 million (Swiss francs); EUR12,164,150; JPY363,000,000 (Japanese yen); GBP50,250; NZD44,600; AED34,750,000 (UAE dirhams) and AUD352,850. The application was made under Section 41(1) of the MACC Act 2009 after the commission was satisfied that the money held by Mohammad Anuar belonged to Ismail Sabri and was linked to an offence under Section 36(2) of the same Act. On July 3, MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said at a press conference that the anti-graft body would apply to the court to forfeit seized assets amounting to RM170 million. Previously, Ismail Sabri had been summoned several times to record statements with regard to the declaration of assets he made to the MACC. MACC had also seized RM170 million in cash in various foreign currencies, as well as 16 kilogrammes of pure gold bars estimated to be worth RM7 million, in connection with the corruption and money laundering investigation involving the Bera MP. The seizure was made during raids on residences and offices believed to be used as 'safe houses' following investigations into four senior officers of Ismail Sabri who were arrested in February. — Bernama
New Straits Times
22-07-2025
- Business
- New Straits Times
RM169m forfeiture case tied to Ismail Sabri set for hearing in October
KUALA LUMPUR: The RM169 million forfeiture proceedings linked to former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob are scheduled to be heard at the Sessions Court this October. Judge Suzana Hussin fixed the date after lawyers representing Ismail and his former political secretary, Anuar Yunus, told the court that they would challenge the application filed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) earlier this month. Lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad said the respondents have requested three weeks to file their affidavits. The deputy public prosecutor (DPP) is expected to respond by Sept 3, he added. "The court has fixed Oct 1 for hearing, during which further instructions will be given regarding the filing of written submissions," he said via WhatsApp. Ismail was also represented by lawyers Ragunath Kesavan and Jason Anthony, while DPPs Ifa Sirrhu Samsudin and Alis Izzati Aumin Mohd Rusdi represented the government. The application was made under Section 41(1) of the MACC Act after the commission was satisfied that the funds were owned by Ismail Sabri but kept by Anuar. The funds, the commission said, was linked to an offence under Section 36(2) of the act. The funds that MACC is seeking to forfeit, which were earlier seized from Anuar, comprise RM14,772,150; S$6,132,350; US$1,461,400; three million Swiss Francs; €12,164,150; ¥363 million; £50,250; NZ$44,600; 34.75 million dirham and A$352,850. MACC is also asking for the declaration of other orders deemed fit by the court. On July 3, MACC Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the assets, which have already been seized, would be forfeited to the government if the court rules in its favour. Azam had said if Ismail Sabri, the Bera member of parliament, chooses to contest the forfeiture, the case would proceed to trial. On June 25, it was reported that MACC was planning to forfeit RM177 million in cash and assets linked to a probe into alleged corruption and money laundering involving Ismail Sabri. In March, MACC seized about RM170 million in cash, held in various foreign currencies, along with 16kg of gold bullion worth around RM7 million, following investigations into the case. MACC confirmed that the operation involved raids at multiple locations, including residences and three other premises believed to be used as "safehouses" following the arrests of four senior officers who served under Ismail during his tenure as the ninth prime minister.
The Star
22-07-2025
- Business
- The Star
MACC to seek forfeiture of over RM169mil from Ismail Sabri
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court has set 1 October to hear an application by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to forfeit more than RM169mil in cash belonging to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. Sessions Court Judge Suzana Husin set the date during case management on Tuesday. Lawyer Datuk Amer Hamzah Arshad, representing Ismail Sabri, told the court that the respondent needed more time to reply to the application. The court instructed the respondent to file an affidavit by 13 August and the prosecution to file an affidavit-in-reply by 3 September. Deputy Public Prosecutors Ifa Sirrhu Samsudin and Alis Izzati Azurin Rusdi appeared for the prosecution. On 7 July, the MACC, represented by the deputy public prosecutor as the applicant, filed the application naming Ismail Sabri's former political secretary Datuk Mohammad Anuar Mohd Yunus and the former Prime Minister himself as the first and second respondents. In the application, the Commission seeks a court order to forfeit cash seized from the first respondent for the Malaysian government. This includes RM14,772,150 in Malaysian currency; SGD6,132,350 in Singapore Dollars, USD1,461,400 in US Dollars, CHF3mil in Swiss Francs, EUR12,164,150 in Euros, JPY363,000,000 in Japanese Yen, GBP50,250 in British Pound, NZD44,600 in New Zealand Dollars, AED34,750,000 in Emirati Dirham, and AUD352,850 in Australian Dollars. The application was made under Section 41(1) of the MACC Act 2009 after it was determined that the money kept by Mohammad Anuar belonged to Ismail Sabri and was linked to an offence under Section 36(2) of the same Act. The MACC also applied for any other court orders deemed suitable by the court.
