World · Malaysia Bureau
Najib could serve house arrest if he pays RM50 million fine
Malaysia's former prime minister Najib Razak may be allowed to serve his remaining sentence under house arrest, provided he pays a RM50 million fine. The Prime Minister's Office has indicated that failure to pay the penalty would require him to complete his jail term in prison.
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The Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister's Office confirmed that former Prime Minister Najib Razak could be granted house arrest as an alternative to imprisonment if he settles the RM50 million fine imposed on him. Under the arrangement, Najib would be permitted to serve the remainder of his sentence from his residence rather than in a correctional facility. The decision represents a significant development in the legal proceedings against the former leader, who has faced multiple charges related to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal. Officials emphasized that non-payment of the fine would result in Najib being required to serve his complete remaining sentence in prison. The option of house arrest remains contingent on full settlement of the financial penalty within the stipulated timeframe.