Najib’s immediate family can stay with him during house arrest, Parliament told
The Malaysian Parliament was informed that former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Razak must adhere to strict house arrest conditions, including a ban on social media and mobile phone use. Only immediate family members are permitted to reside with him during his detention.
Why it matters
The enforcement of strict house arrest conditions for a former head of state is a matter of significant public interest regarding legal accountability and political transparency.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 12 — Only immediate family members are permitted to reside in the same house as Datuk Seri Mohd Najib Razak under strict home detention conditions, which also prohibit the former prime minister from using personal mobile phones or appearing on social media, Parliament was told today.
Speaking during Minister’s Question Time this morning, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail outlined the specific terms stipulated by the Pardons Board governing Najib’s residence, movement, and communications.
Under the residential restrictions, Najib’s immediate family was specifically defined as his spouse, children, sons- and daughters-in-law, and grandchildren.
Anyone outside this immediate circle is barred from residing there without prior written approval.
“The Pardons Board specifies who is permitted to stay; only those individuals may reside there. Beyond that, prior written permission is required,” Saifuddin explained.
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