Isa Samad hospitalised, corruption appeal postponed

Hidir Reduan Abdul RashidPublished: Jun 26, 2023 2:29 AM | Updated: Jun 26, 2023 4:40 AM

Former Felda chairperson Mohd Isa Abdul Samad was warded in a private hospital in Seremban yesterday due to heart issues.

As a result, the Court of Appeal postponed the hearing of his appeal today to Oct 16, over a conviction for nine graft counts as well as a six-year jail sentence and RM15.45 million fine linked to the purchase of a hotel in Sarawak.

Lead defence counsel Sallehuddin Saidin informed the three-person appellate bench chaired by judge Hadariah Syed Ismail that Isa was unable to attend this morning’s proceedings as he was admitted...

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