What happens to Isa Samad after all legal avenues are exhausted?

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Isa Samad's Legal Options Exhausted, Awaiting Royal Pardon

Tan Sri Isa Samad has exhausted all legal avenues to overturn his conviction related to RM3 million in kickbacks from Felda's purchase of a hotel in Kuching. The Federal Court's dismissal of his review application means his only remaining recourse is a royal pardon from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. This decision follows a series of legal proceedings that began with his conviction in the High Court in 2021.
Conviction and Sentencing

Isa Samad was initially convicted by the High Court in 2021 on nine corruption charges. These charges stemmed from receiving RM3.09 million in kickbacks connected to Felda's acquisition of a hotel in Kuching. For these offences, he was sentenced to six years in prison and ordered to pay a fine of RM15.5 million.
Appeals and Reinstatement of Conviction

The legal battle saw the Court of Appeal overturn both Isa Samad's conviction and sentence in 2023. However, this outcome was short-lived. On February 10 of this year, the Federal Court reinstated the original conviction and sentence, mandating that Isa Samad commence his jail term immediately.
Federal Court's Review Decision

The Federal Court, through a three-member bench chaired by Datuk Azizah Nawawi, dismissed Isa Samad's application for a review of its earlier decision. The court found no miscarriage of justice that would warrant intervention under Rule 137 of the Federal Court Rules 1995. It was determined that Isa Samad failed to demonstrate exceptional circumstances required for the court to exercise its review jurisdiction.
Final Avenue for Relief

With the Federal Court's final ruling, Isa Samad's legal options have been depleted. The only remaining path for him to seek relief from his conviction and sentence is to petition for a royal pardon from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong. This situation leaves the 76-year-old former Negeri Sembilan menteri besar in a position where his fate now rests on the discretion of the King.

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