Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Malaysia’s former ninth prime minister, underwent a leadless pacemaker implantation at the National Heart Institute (IJN) on August 7, 2026, to treat an abnormal heart rhythm [1, 2, 3]. The 66-year-old former UMNO vice-president had been admitted to IJN on August 6 after experiencing health issues during a Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) statement recording. He was diagnosed with possible arrhythmia, requiring further investigation before the procedure [3].
After the pacemaker implantation, Ismail Sabri remained stable and was monitored in the IJN’s Coronary Care Unit (CCU) [3]. Medical officials advised rest and limited visits to close family members to support his recovery and maintain privacy [1, 2].
Ismail Sabri was originally scheduled to appear in Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on August 7 to face criminal charges related to asset declaration under the MACC Act [1, 2, 3]. However, the court hearing was postponed to August 27 after the prosecution raised no objection due to his health condition on humanitarian grounds [1, 2, 3].
The postponement provides time for his recovery following the successful surgery. The next court session is set for August 27 to continue proceedings related to the charges against the former prime minister [1, 2, 3].
