- Former PM Ismail Sabri was charged with failing to declare assets — making him the third former Malaysian prime minister to face criminal charges since leaving office.
- Authorities say large sums were involved, with about $40 million in cash and gold/silver reportedly seized from properties linked to him.
- Ismail, 66, who was Malaysia’s shortest-serving PM (15 months) after becoming leader without a general election, pleaded not guilty and was released on bail; the next hearing is Sept. 29.
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