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Prison authorities await formal notice for Najib's house arrest transition
Malaysia's Prisons Department says it is still waiting for official documentation before former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak can be transferred from custody to house arrest.
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KUALA LUMPUR — The Prisons Department has confirmed it remains in a holding pattern regarding the relocation of Datuk Seri Najib Razak from incarceration to house arrest, citing the absence of formal written notification as the key impediment to proceeding with the transfer.
The former Prime Minister's shift to house arrest represents a significant development in his ongoing legal proceedings. However, departmental protocol requires official documentation to be submitted before any such custodial arrangement can be formally implemented and activated.
Prison officials have indicated that once the necessary paperwork is received through proper channels, the transition can be processed without undue delay. The department has stressed its readiness to execute the transfer as soon as the required authorisation is in hand.
The move would mark a notable change in Najib's circumstances as he continues to navigate legal matters stemming from earlier convictions. House arrest represents a less restrictive form of custody compared to conventional imprisonment, allowing individuals to remain at their residence while subject to specific conditions and supervision.