Najib Razak granted conditional pardon for house arrest

Najib Razak house arrest conditional pardon RM50 million fine Malaysia politics

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been granted a conditional pardon by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until 23 August 2028. The decision, made during the 64th meeting of the Federal Territories Pardons Board, is contingent upon the payment of a RM50 million fine.

Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar confirmed that the fine has not yet been paid. Najib's legal counsel, Messrs Shafee & Co., noted that a substantial portion of his assets and bank accounts are currently frozen by the government, which may complicate the payment process. Najib is expected to remain in Kajang Prison until the financial conditions are met.

The pardon has sparked significant political fallout. Transport Minister Anthony Loke resigned from his position in protest of the decision. Meanwhile, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) stated they have not received official confirmation regarding the specific timing or logistics of the transfer to his residence in Langgak Duta, though security preparations are underway. Supervision of the house arrest will fall under the jurisdiction of the Malaysian Prison Department.

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Anthony Loke · Anwar Ibrahim · Democratic Action Party · Federal Territories Pardons Board · Loke Siew Fook · Malaysia · Najib Razak · Sultan Ibrahim

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[DISPUTED] The Royal Malaysian Police have not yet received official confirmation regarding the implementation of Najib Razak's house arrest. malaysiatribune.news · www.kosmo.com.my
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Malaysian Prison Department is awaiting official written notification before implementing the house arrest decision.
[DISPUTED] A mobile police station was stationed near Najib's residence in Langgak Duta as a security precaution. malaysiatribune.news · www.kosmo.com.my
[DISPUTED] Supervision of house arrest falls under the jurisdiction of the Malaysian Prison Department rather than the police. www.kosmo.com.my
[● 8 SOURCES] The house arrest is subject to the payment of a RM50 million fine. malaysiatribune.news · www.kosmo.com.my · aliran.com · www.cnbcindonesia.com · www.expatgo.com · +2 more
[● 2 SOURCES] The Yang di-Pertuan Agong granted conditional pardon to Najib Razak. malaysiatribune.news · www.kosmo.com.my
[● 6 SOURCES] Najib Razak may serve the remainder of his sentence through house arrest until 23 August 2028. malaysiatribune.news · www.kosmo.com.my · aliran.com · www.expatgo.com · worldofbuzz.com · +1 more
[● 7 SOURCES] The Yang di-Pertuan Agong granted Najib Razak a conditional pardon. aliran.com · www.expatgo.com · worldofbuzz.com · www.freemalaysiatoday.com · malaysiatribune.news · +2 more
[● 3 SOURCES] The Federal Territories Pardons Board decided on the conditional pardon during its 64th meeting. aliran.com · www.expatgo.com · www.freemalaysiatoday.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Transport Minister Anthony Loke resigned in protest of the pardon decision. www.cnbcindonesia.com
[● 4 SOURCES] The pardon is conditional upon the payment of a RM50 million fine. aliran.com · www.expatgo.com · worldofbuzz.com · www.freemalaysiatoday.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Section 3 of the Prisons Act 1995 may provide the legal basis for house arrest in Malaysia.