
Is Ismail Sabri Yaakob A-List?
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No — Ismail Sabri Yaakob is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Ranking Timeline
2008C$0.5M
Gains Prominence in UMNO
Ismail Sabri steadily builds his influence within the UMNO party.
2020B▲$1.5M+$1M
Senior Minister Appointment
Appointment as Senior Minister increases influence and net worth.
2021B$2.5M+$1M
Brief Deputy Prime Ministership
Short stint as Deputy Prime Minister before ascending to PM.
2021B$4M+$1.5M
Becomes Prime Minister
Ascends to Prime Minister of Malaysia amidst political turmoil.
2022B$4.5M+$0.5M
Loses Premiership
Brief tenure ends, but maintains influence within UMNO.
2026B$5M+$0.5M
Political Influence Remains
Continues to be a notable figure in Malaysian politics.
Last updated: February 23, 2026