Agong revokes Isa Samad’s ‘Tan Sri’ title
Agong revokes Isa Samad’s ‘Tan Sri’ title
The Prime Minister’s Department says the title was revoked as the former politician is serving a prison sentence after being convicted of an offence
Former Felda chairman Isa Samad was convicted by the High Court of nine corruption charges involving RM3.09 million in 2021.
PETALING JAYA: The “Tan Sri” title conferred on former Felda chairman Isa Samad, who is serving a jail sentence for corruption, has been revoked by Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim.
In a statement today, the Prime Minister’s Department said Sultan Ibrahim had consented to the withdrawal of Isa’s Panglima Setia Mahkota award, which carries the “Tan Sri” title, effective June 8.
“This is due to the fact that Isa is currently serving a prison sentence at Sungai Buloh prison after being convicted of an offence,” said the statement.
The Prime Minister’s Department also said the decision was in accordance with the statutes for the withdrawal of honours from recipients who have been convicted of criminal offences.
It said the move was in line with Sultan Ibrahim’s 2024 warning that he would withdraw federal awards, medals, and honours from any recipient who commits a crime or is convicted by the courts.
Isa, a former Negeri Sembilan menteri besar, was convicted by the High Court in 2021 of nine corruption charges involving RM3.09 million. He was sentenced to six years in jail and fined RM15.5 million.
Two years ago, a Court of Appeal bench allowed Isa’s appeal, quashing the conviction and sentence.
However, the Federal Court restored both conviction and sentence on Feb 10, ordering that Isa begin his jail term immediately.
The Federal Court has fixed June 26 to hear Isa’s application seeking leave to review its decision.
In a statement today, the Prime Minister’s Department said Sultan Ibrahim had consented to the withdrawal of Isa’s Panglima Setia Mahkota award, which carries the “Tan Sri” title, effective June 8.
“This is due to the fact that Isa is currently serving a prison sentence at Sungai Buloh prison after being convicted of an offence,” said the statement.
The Prime Minister’s Department also said the decision was in accordance with the statutes for the withdrawal of honours from recipients who have been convicted of criminal offences.
It said the move was in line with Sultan Ibrahim’s 2024 warning that he would withdraw federal awards, medals, and honours from any recipient who commits a crime or is convicted by the courts.
Isa, a former Negeri Sembilan menteri besar, was convicted by the High Court in 2021 of nine corruption charges involving RM3.09 million. He was sentenced to six years in jail and fined RM15.5 million.
Two years ago, a Court of Appeal bench allowed Isa’s appeal, quashing the conviction and sentence.
However, the Federal Court restored both conviction and sentence on Feb 10, ordering that Isa begin his jail term immediately.
The Federal Court has fixed June 26 to hear Isa’s application seeking leave to review its decision.
Mat Isa was Very powerful, in UMNO and NS and Federal level.
ReplyDeleteAs well as feared, as he was a tough guy.
What a long fall from grace.