Najib remains detained as legal team challenges continued imprisonment

Lawyers from Shafee & Co have filed submissions asserting that the prosecution lacks legal grounds to maintain Najib's imprisonment, according to court filings. The legal team has called for his immediate transfer to house arrest as an alternative to his current custodial status.

The development comes as Najib remains held pending trial proceedings related to multiple charges he faces. His defence counsel contends that the conditions justifying his continued detention have not been met under applicable law, and that less restrictive measures would be appropriate.

The Attorney General's Chamber has not yet formally responded to the defence team's latest submissions. The matter is expected to be addressed at the next scheduled court hearing, where the judge will consider arguments from both the prosecution and defence regarding detention arrangements.

Najib's legal representatives maintain that house arrest would serve as a suitable interim measure that balances the interests of justice with the defendant's rights. The case remains one of the high-profile legal matters currently before Malaysian courts.