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Najib permitted to serve remaining sentence under home confinement
Malaysia's High Court has approved an order allowing former Prime Minister Najib Razak to complete his jail term while confined to his residence. The decision follows a court directive to issue a new warrant enabling the arrangement.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 10 — The High Court has directed the Court Registrar to issue a new order permitting Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under home confinement rather than in prison.
The decision marks a significant development in the legal proceedings involving the former Prime Minister, who has been serving a jail term related to criminal convictions. The new warrant issued by the court provides the formal authorization needed for the shift from institutional imprisonment to home-based confinement.
The arrangement allows Najib to remain at his residence while fulfilling the outstanding portion of his sentence. The High Court's directive represents a resolution to ongoing legal matters concerning the execution of his penalty.
This outcome follows previous applications and legal arguments concerning the conditions under which Najib would complete his sentence. The court's decision reflects its assessment of the circumstances and legal considerations relevant to the case.
The implementation of the new warrant is expected to proceed with the cooperation of relevant authorities tasked with overseeing compliance with the home confinement order.