House arrest: What is stopping Najib from using Rosmah's phone?
%2Ffile%2Fattachments%2Forphans%2Fnajib3212_210213.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Legal experts are questioning the feasibility of enforcing house arrest for former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, specifically regarding his access to communication devices. Concerns center on the difficulty of monitoring private interactions when the subject resides with family members.
Why it matters
The case highlights the practical and legal challenges of applying house arrest as a punitive measure for high-profile political figures.
News ✕ House arrest: What is stopping Najib from using Rosmah's phone? Yiswaree Palansamy Published: Sep 26, 2026 7:00 AM As the government prepares to implement house arrest for former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak, questions remain over how prison-like restrictions imposed on him could be practically enforced in a private residence shared with his wife, Rosmah Mansor.
For instance, what is stopping Najib from using Rosmah’s phone? Can the authorities even stop it?
As the government prepares to implement house arrest for former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak, questions remain over how prison-like restrictions imposed on him could be practically enforced in a private residence shared with his wife, Rosmah Mansor.
"I think it's important to be candid. The answer, frankly, is no,” senior lawyer Nizam Bashir told Malaysiakini .
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in