Najib house arrest order clear, says Istana Negara
Istana Negara has clarified that the conditional pardon for former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is explicit and not subject to further interpretation. The palace stated that house arrest can proceed once a RM50 million fine is paid, emphasizing that the royal prerogative under the Constitution must be respected.
Why it matters
This statement addresses ongoing legal and political uncertainty regarding the implementation of a high-profile corruption sentence in Malaysia.
The statement comes amid developments surrounding the implementation of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s house arrest.
Listen Summarise Istana Negara said King Sultan Ibrahim’s conditional pardon for Najib Razak is clear, and house arrest can begin once the RM50 million fine is paid. The palace warned against questioning the order, saying royal pardon under Article 42 is a royal prerogative that must be respected under the Constitution. The Attorney-General’s Chambers asked for a delay over legal questions, while Najib’s SRC case sentence was cut to six years and house arrest may run until Aug 23, 2028. AI generated
PETALING JAYA – There is no ambiguity in the conditional pardon order allowing Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest , said Istana Negara.
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