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Pardon Authority to Set Terms for Najib's House Arrest
The government has indicated that the body responsible for Najib Razak's royal pardon will determine the specific conditions governing his house arrest, including restrictions on visitors and movement. Details on monitoring arrangements remain unclear.
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A senior government official has stated that conditions imposed on former Prime Minister Najib Razak during his house arrest will be determined by the pardon authority, leaving key aspects of his confinement yet to be finalised.
The remarks came in response to ongoing uncertainty surrounding the ex-PM's custody arrangements following his royal pardon. While authorities have confirmed that Najib will serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest rather than in prison, the specific parameters of his detention have not been publicly outlined.
Questions persist over visiting privileges, movement restrictions, and the nature of monitoring that will be in place during his house arrest period. Officials have indicated these matters will be settled by those overseeing the pardon process, though a timeline for clarification has not been provided.
Najib was initially sentenced to 12 years' imprisonment in 2023 following his conviction on charges related to the misappropriation of funds from state investment fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB). His pardon, announced recently, has sparked considerable public discussion regarding the conditions under which he will serve his remaining sentence.