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Malaysia's Top Court Restores Conviction and Jail Sentence on Former ...
The Federal Court upheld Mohamad Isa Abdul Samad's six-year sentence for accepting RM3 million linked to a hotel purchase during his Felda chairmanship.
- On Feb 10, the Federal Court of Malaysia reinstated a corruption conviction and ordered Mohamad Isa Abdul Samad to begin serving his six-year jail sentence, Bernama reported.
- During his Felda chairmanship, an appeals court overturned a guilty verdict in March 2024 on nine counts of bribery linked to about RM3 million .
- A three-member bench of the Federal Court allowed prosecutors' appeal, finding the lower-court sentence appropriate, while Mohamad Isa's lawyer did not immediately respond and Justice Nordin Hassan said, `We need to reiterate that corruption is a heinous act that would destroy a nation.`
- FGV Holdings was taken private by Felda in 2025, with the state body planning to restructure the company after Felda faced years of allegations causing soaring losses and debts.
- Mohamad Isa was replaced as Felda chairman in 2017 amid reports of suspicious transactions, and FGV Holdings was one of the world's largest palm-oil plantation operators when listed.
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Top Court Reinstates Corruption Conviction for Former Felda Chair
Malaysia's highest court has reinstated a corruption conviction and six-year sentence for former Felda chairman Mohamad Isa Abdul Samad. Previously overturned in March 2024, the conviction involves bribery for illegal payments linked to a hotel purchase. The court deemed the original sentence appropriate, emphasizing the detrimental impact of corruption.
·India
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MalaysiajournalFederal Court sends former Felda chairman Isa Samad to prison after restoring corruption convictions
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 — Former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Samad was ordered to begin serving a jail sentence today after the Federal Court overturned his acquittal and...
·Selangor, Malaysia
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