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Najib Razak granted conditional pardon for house arrest
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been granted a conditional pardon by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim. The pardon allows Najib to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until 23 August 2028, provided he pays a RM50 million fine.
Attorney-General Dusuki Mokhtar confirmed that the fine has not yet been paid. Najib's legal team, 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 will remain in Kajang Prison until the financial conditions are met.
The decision has triggered significant political fallout. Anthony Loke, the Transport Minister and Secretary-General of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), resigned from his cabinet position in protest of the pardon. While the DAP remains part of the Unity Government under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Loke's resignation serves as a formal rejection of the decision by the party.
Law enforcement officials, including the Sentul District Police Chief, stated they have not yet received official confirmation regarding the specific timing or implementation of the house arrest at Najib's residence in Langgak Duta, though security preparations are underway.
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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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- [● 7 SOURCES] The Yang di-Pertuan Agong granted a conditional pardon to Najib Razak. malaysiatribune.news · www.kosmo.com.my · aliran.com · www.cnbcindonesia.com · www.expatgo.com · +1 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] 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.
- [● 2 SOURCES] A mobile police station was stationed near Najib's residence in Langgak Duta as a security precaution. malaysiatribune.news · www.kosmo.com.my
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Supervision of house arrest falls under the jurisdiction of the Malaysian Prison Department rather than the police. www.kosmo.com.my
- [● 9 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
- [● 8 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 · +2 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] The Yang di-Pertuan Agong granted Najib Razak a conditional pardon. aliran.com · www.expatgo.com · worldofbuzz.com · malaysiatribune.news · www.cnbcindonesia.com · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Federal Territories Pardons Board decided on the conditional pardon during its 64th meeting. aliran.com · www.expatgo.com · thediplomat.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
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Section 3 of the Prisons Act 1995 may provide the legal basis for house arrest in Malaysia.