Ismail Sabri, former prime minister of Malaysia, is set to undergo a pacemaker procedure today after being diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat, according to his lawyer. The procedure will take place at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur. The health update comes as Sabri faces ongoing legal proceedings related to corruption allegations.
The legal case against Sabri, which was initially scheduled to proceed, has been postponed to August 27, as reported by local media outlets. The delay was confirmed by multiple news sources, including Kosmo.com.my and Utusan.com.my, which cited the postponement as part of the judicial process. The exact reasons for the delay were not specified in the reports.
Sabri’s legal team has not provided further details on the health condition, but the lawyer’s statement confirms the medical necessity of the procedure. The timing of the health issue and the legal postponement has raised questions about the impact on the ongoing investigation. However, no official statement has been issued by the court or the prosecution regarding the connection between the two events.
