# Najib Razak clemency and house arrest applications > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/najib-razak-clemency-and-house-arrest-applications > Updated: 2026-09-12T01:58:00.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2. Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, who has been imprisoned since 2022 following convictions related to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, has had his clemency applications postponed by the Federal Territories Pardons Board. The board, chaired by King Sultan Ibrahim, deferred a decision on Razak’s second clemency application during its 63rd meeting. This application specifically includes a request for house arrest to serve the remainder of his sentence. Legal experts noted that the postponement suggests the board is not yet ready to decide and may require further inputs, such as written opinions from the Attorney General. The potential for relief has generated significant political and social tension. The DAP Wilayah Persekutuan indicated it might reconsider its Cabinet position if Razak is released without appropriate punishment. Simultaneously, civil society organizations and student movements have voiced opposition to the house arrest request, arguing that Razak should serve his sentence in prison given his previous sentence reductions and ongoing legal matters. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-12: Najib Razak's house arrest application postponed by Pardon Board The Malaysian Pardon Board has postponed Najib Razak's application for house arrest. While experts say this is not a rejection, civil society groups are calling for him to remain in prison. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/najib-razaks-house-arrest-application-postponed-by-pardon-board ### 2026-09-09: Najib Razak's pardon application postponed by Malaysia's Pardons Board Malaysia's Pardons Board has postponed a decision on former Prime Minister Najib Razak's second clemency bid. The board also granted pardons to 65 prisoners during its 63rd meeting. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/najib-razak-seeks-pardon-as-malaysian-pardons-board-prepares-to-meet --- Cite as: Najib Razak clemency and house arrest applications. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/najib-razak-clemency-and-house-arrest-applications