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Former PM Ismail Sabri pleads not guilty to asset declaration charges
Ismail Sabri Yaakob has denied failing to declare multiple foreign currency holdings and precious metals. The former prime minister faces charges related to undeclared assets including gold bars and coins.
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Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob entered a not guilty plea to charges of failing to declare various assets, according to court proceedings. The charges allege that Ismail Sabri did not properly declare holdings of foreign currency stored in multiple denominations, along with five gold bars, one piece of silver, and a gold coin. The case has drawn scrutiny as it involves questions about asset transparency among Malaysia's political leadership. Ismail Sabri, who served as Prime Minister until 2022, is among several high-profile political figures to face legal proceedings in recent years. The prosecution is expected to present its evidence as the case proceeds through the Malaysian courts.