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Prison Department awaits formal directive on Najib house arrest
Malaysia's Prison Department says it is waiting for official documentation and formal instructions before implementing any house arrest decision. The department confirmed that proper channels will be followed before any directives are handed down for implementation.
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The Prison Department of Malaysia has stated that it remains in a holding pattern pending formal guidance on the implementation of a house arrest order, according to officials briefed on the matter.
Authorities said that all relevant notifications and official documentation related to the decision will be transmitted through established official channels before being forwarded to the Prison Department for further action.
The statement underscores the bureaucratic procedures required when transitioning an inmate from conventional incarceration to home confinement. Officials emphasised that no enforcement action would be taken until proper documentation has been processed and formal instructions have been received.
This development comes as the Malaysian correctional system prepares to execute what sources indicate is a significant administrative decision regarding an inmate's custody status. The Prison Department's insistence on following proper protocols reflects standard operational procedures for such transitions in the Malaysian penal system.