In March 2025, he was named a suspect in an ongoing corruption probe involving RM700 million in government funds.
The money was allegedly spent as part of his administration’s “Keluarga Malaysia” promotional campaign. “Keluarga Malaysia”, which means “Malaysian family”, was an idea Ismail introduced in his inaugural speech as prime minister.
MACC said at the time that it had seized about RM170 million in cash and other currencies, 16kg of gold bars valued at RM7 million, jewellery and luxury watches from premises believed to be used as “safe houses”.
Four of Ismail Sabri’s former officers were also arrested in connection with the investigation.
Ismail Sabri is Malaysia’s third former prime minister to face a corruption investigation, after Najib Razak and Muhyiddin Yassin. He is also the country’s shortest-serving prime minister.
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