Former Malaysian leader Najib stays in prison after house arrest is put on hold
UMNO said it raised enough money to pay the RM50 million fine, but the attorney general delayed Najib Razak’s transfer while reviewing the pardon terms.
- On Friday, the United Malays National Organisation paid the 50 million ringgit fine for former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, fulfilling the condition for his transfer to house arrest.
- Malaysia's King, Sultan Ibrahim, granted Najib a conditional pardon in September, allowing him to serve the remainder of his six-year sentence under house arrest if the fine was paid.
- UMNO officially closed the "Najib Razak Solidarity Fund" after confirming payment, concluding the crowdfunding effort for the RM50 million amount as the former leader's personal assets remained frozen.
- Police cordoned off the road leading to Najib's residence in preparation for his arrival, while his aide, Ahmad Lutfi Azhar, confirmed that transfer papers had been obtained.
- Although permitted to serve under house arrest until August 23, 2028, Najib is currently appealing a separate 15-year prison sentence linked to the 1MDB scandal.
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Malaysia's attorney general suspends ex-PM Najib Razak's transfer to house arrest
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Malaysia's AGC suspends Najib's house arrest pending legal clarification
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Malaysia ex-PM Najib Razak set for house arrest after party pays fine to
A Malaysian court has issued an order allowing the transfer to house arrest of jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak, his lawyer said on Friday, after his party announced it had paid a fine under the terms of a royal pardon.
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