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Court grants house arrest for former PM Najib Razak
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been granted permission to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. The order takes effect immediately and is scheduled to remain in place until August 23, 2028.
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A Malaysian court has issued a new order allowing former Prime Minister Najib Razak to complete his remaining sentence under home confinement rather than in prison custody.
The decision permits Najib to serve out the balance of his jail term from his residence, effective from today through August 23, 2028. The court order marks a significant shift in how the 71-year-old former leader will spend the remainder of his sentence.
Najib has been serving time following his conviction in relation to financial crimes. The house arrest arrangement allows him to remain at his residence while continuing to serve his judicial sentence under strict conditions.
The modification to his custodial arrangement represents a notable development in the high-profile case involving one of Malaysia's most prominent political figures. The terms and conditions of the home confinement order have been established by the court for the duration specified.