Sections

About

Get the app

Follow us on

Malaysia

Ismail Sabri found unconscious, admitted to hospital

The 65-year-old former prime minister was reportedly rushed to the Sunway Medical Centre Kota Damansara at 2.30am today.

Updated 1 year ago · Published on 22 Feb 2025 3:16PM

Ismail Sabri found unconscious, admitted to hospital
He was reportedly rushed to the Sunway Medical Centre Kota Damansara at 2.30am today. - February 22, 2025

DATUK Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was reportedly rushed to hospital after he was found unconscious this morning.

The 65-year-old former prime minister was rushed to the Sunway Medical Centre Kota Damansara at 2.30am today.

According to reports in Utusan Malaysia, Ismail’s press secretary, Azran Fitri Rahim confirmed the incident and asked the people to pray for him.

"He was found unconscious. I urge everyone to pray for Ismail Sabri’s speedy recovery, Insya Allah.

"Yes it is confirmed, but I do not have any further information,” he told Utusan Malaysia.

It is believed that Ismail Sabri’s condition was precipitated by high blood pressure.

The former Umno vice-president is reportedly stable and is resting in the hospital.

Ismail Sabri served as the ninth prime minister from 2021 to 2022. -  February 22, 2025

Related News

Malaysia / 5d

Ismail Sabri charged over assets declaration, pleads not guilty

Malaysia / 3w

Former PM Ismail Sabri's charge deferred to Aug 27

Malaysia / 4mth

Teacher who crashed into students in front of school surau remanded 2 days

Malaysia / 1y

Ismail Sabri to be questioned again by MACC over asset declaration

Malaysia / 1y

RM177m seizure in Ismail Sabri case largest in first quarter - Azam Baki

Malaysia / 1y

Ismail Sabri completes sixth day of questioning – on ‘cuti’ tomorrow

Spotlight

Malaysia

Singapore could bar under-18s from social media platforms that fail safety test

Malaysia

College student dies after falling from 22nd-floor condominium in Setapak

Malaysia

PM praised for ‘Medeka Day’ reforms; More needed to cope with rising costs – Guan Eng

By Ian McIntyre

World

Tupac Shakur murder case ends after 30 years as ex-gang leader found guilty

Malaysia

Unidentified man found dead in Sungai Buloh drain as police probe suspected murder

Malaysia

Four killed, four injured in 11-vehicle Pahang highway crash

Malaysia

Sarawak haze crisis deepens as five areas hit hazardous air quality

Opinion

Would the United States use nuclear weapons against Iran?

Malaysia

Tajikistan eyes bigger role for Malaysia in Central Asian market

By Alfian Z.M. Tahir

You may be interested

Malaysia

Tour bus crash at Kanowit roundabout in Sibu Jaya injures 23 people

Malaysia

Tun M not automatically invited to National Day Celebrations, Secretariat says

Malaysia

Religious Affairs Ministry condemns Malaysian’s participation in Bangkok pageant

Malaysia

Rosmah allowed to introduce fresh evidence in solar project appeal

Malaysia

AI could become Malaysia’s next productivity engine — from SMEs to public services

Malaysia

Jets soar over Putrajaya as air show steals spotlight at 69th National Day

Malaysia

Rosmah Mansor’s RM970m solar corruption appeal finally set for hearing

Malaysia

Singapore could bar under-18s from social media platforms that fail safety test