Najib permitted to have immediate family during house arrest

KUALA LUMPUR: Najib Razak's immediate family will be permitted to stay with him while serving his house arrest sentence, lawmakers were told during parliamentary proceedings.

The clarification on the conditions of Najib's confinement addresses concerns about his personal circumstances during the detention period. House arrest conditions typically restrict movement and public appearances, but provisions for family support are considered essential for those serving such sentences.

Najib, who served as Prime Minister from 2009 to 2018, has faced multiple legal proceedings in recent years. The parliamentary disclosure comes as part of ongoing discussions regarding the implementation and terms of his sentence.

The confirmation that immediate family members may remain in the household aligns with standard practices in jurisdictions applying house arrest penalties, ensuring that domestic arrangements can continue while the individual complies with movement restrictions ordered by the courts.