Minister: ‘Pardon authority’ to determine restrictions on Najib during house arrest
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Malaysia's Home Minister stated that the terms of Najib Abdul Razak's house arrest will be determined by the pardon authority rather than standard judicial frameworks. This has raised concerns regarding the lack of clear regulations and potential for misuse of communication privileges.
Why it matters
The case highlights debates over executive power and the transparency of legal processes for high-profile political figures.
News ✕ Minister: 'Pardon authority' to determine restrictions on Najib during house arrest Published: Oct 7, 2026 10:37 AM Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has indicated that a "pihak berkuasa pengampunan" (pardon authority) will determine the terms and restrictions imposed on Najib Abdul Razak when he undergoes house arrest.
This includes matters involving visitation and monitoring.
At present, there is a lack of clarity over the rules Najib will have to follow when he returns home, with one lawyer telling Malaysiakini bluntly that if the former premier is allowed to stay with his wife Rosmah Mansor...
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has indicated that a "pihak berkuasa pengampunan" (pardon authority) will determine the terms and restrictions imposed on Najib Abdul Razak when he undergoes house arrest.
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