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PAS thanks King for Najib house arrest decision, backs former PM
The Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party expressed gratitude to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for granting former Prime Minister Najib Razak house arrest, signalling the party's continued support for the embattled politician.
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KUALA LUMPUR — PAS has publicly thanked His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, for approving house arrest for Najib Razak, the party said on Monday. The decision to allow the former prime minister to serve his sentence under home confinement rather than in prison marks a significant development in the high-profile case.
PAS representatives indicated that Najib, who led the country from 2009 to 2018, remains a valuable political figure despite his legal troubles. The party's endorsement underscores ongoing support from certain quarters within Malaysia's Islamic political establishment.
Najib has been at the centre of multiple corruption investigations and legal proceedings related to his time in office. His transition to house arrest represents a modified custodial arrangement that allows him to remain in his residence while serving his sentence.
The development reflects broader political dynamics within Malaysia's ruling coalition, where PAS holds considerable influence. The party's public backing suggests that despite judicial proceedings against him, Najib continues to maintain support among segments of the country's political leadership.