Najib Razak must remain exclusively at his Jalan Langgak Duta residence after officials rejected an appeal to include a second property, though immediate family members may live with him. His movements are strictly limited to the home, with departures allowed only for Friday prayers under prison escort or with explicit written approval. To secure the house arrest after initial legal delays, the former leader was required to pay a RM50 million fine.
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Any violation of the strict political, media, or movement restrictions will cause Najib t…: Any violation of the strict political, media, or movement restrictions will cause Najib to be returned to prison immediately.
The royal pardon arrangement permits only designated family members to reside with him un…: The royal pardon arrangement permits only designated family members to reside with him unless outside individuals receive prior written approval.
Najib must participate in mandated rehabilitation and intervention programmes while restr…: Najib must participate in mandated rehabilitation and intervention programmes while restricted to using approved monitoring telecommunications devices.
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Najib Razak had submitted a written request for a second residence to be included in his house arrest arrangements, but this was not approved.
SINGAPORE: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is barred from participating in political activities, making media statements or appearing on social media while serving the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail told parliament on Thursday (Nov 12).
The restrictions are among the conditions attached to Najib’s house arrest following a conditional royal pardon granted by Malaysia's king Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar in September, subject to payment of a court-ordered fine.
The conditions also restrict where Najib can live, who can visit him, when he can leave his home and which phones and telecommunications devices he can use.
Any breach of the conditions will result in Najib being immediately returned to prison, said Saifuddin in response to questions in parliament.
Najib, 73, began serving his sentence at his residence at No 11, Jalan Langgak Duta on Tuesday, after several days of legal uncertainty over the implementation of his house arrest.
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