Najib Razak to serve remaining sentence under house arrest

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is expected to serve the remainder of his sentence for the SRC International corruption case under house arrest at his Langgak Duta residence until August 23, 2028. The decision follows a conditional pardon granted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

Najib’s daughter, Nooryana Najwa, stated that the family and their legal team have yet to receive official information or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) from the Prison Department regarding the implementation of the house arrest. This includes details on necessary home modifications and the specific terms of his confinement.

Legal counsel Datuk Hasnal Rezua Merican noted that the Langgak Duta residence was selected because it is currently unoccupied by family members, making it suitable for supervised confinement. Under the proposed arrangement, the residence would function as a prison under the supervision of the Prison Department, with potential restrictions on family visits, communication devices, and daily activities.

The pardon has drawn criticism from groups such as the Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center), which expressed concerns regarding the implications for the rule of law in Malaysia. Additionally, political analysts suggest the pardon may test the principles of political parties like Pejuang, which were founded on anti-corruption platforms.