Malaysia's attorney-general intervened after the former premier briefly left prison following a RM50 million fine payment made by his political party. The national palace issued a stern warning that halting the transfer defied a royal command, arguing the clemency conditions had been entirely satisfied. However, state prosecutors insisted they require court guidance on whether his initial six-year term is fully served, as that ruling directly determines the start date of an additional 15-year sentence handed down in December 2025.
Key points
King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar warned that challenging the house arrest decree amounted to…: King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar warned that challenging the house arrest decree amounted to defying a direct royal command.
The attorney-general maintained that judicial clarification is essential to lawfully dete…: The attorney-general maintained that judicial clarification is essential to lawfully determine the timeline of Najib's successive prison sentences.
Najib has remained incarcerated since August 2022 following his conviction in his initial…: Najib has remained incarcerated since August 2022 following his conviction in his initial trial linked to the 1MDB state fund.
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Malaysia's attorney-general on Saturday (Nov 7) stood by his decision to seek legal clarifications over former Prime Minister Najib Razak's house arrest order, and rejected accusations of treason after the palace insisted it must be implemented.
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's attorney-general on Saturday (Nov 7) stood by his decision to seek legal clarifications over a royal order allowing imprisoned former Prime Minister Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, and rejected accusations of treason after the palace insisted it must be implemented.
The dispute marks a rare public clash between the national palace and the government's top legal office over the implementation of a royal decree.
The attorney general on Friday temporarily blocked Najib’s transfer from prison to house arrest, saying more legal clarification was needed.
But the palace Saturday issued a public rebuke, saying King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar's prerogative of pardon for Najib that allowed the house arrest was clear and must be respected, as all conditions have been fulfilled. It warned any attempts to challenge it would amount to defying the royal command.
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