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Najib house arrest could raise wrongful detention issue, says Malaysian Home Minister

Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stressed that he was not suggesting the ministry opposed the Pardons Board’s decision or the Malaysian King’s exercise of constitutional powers.

Malaysian King’s warning raises stakes as Najib’s house arrest remains in legal limbo

Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s Kuala Lumpur residence, pictured on Nov 6. A legal dispute over two corruption sentences complicates Najib’s move home.

Malaysia’s AGC denies defying King, seeks court clarity on Najib’s house arrest to avoid legal conflict

A Royal Malaysia Police officer guards the entrance to the house of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 6. Malaysia’s AGC said that its decision to seek judicial clarification regarding Najib’s house arrest is aimed at preventing legal conflicts between overlapping court orders and sentences.

Malaysia’s King affirms royal prerogative on Najib’s house arrest, warns against questioning order

The statement comes amid developments surrounding the implementation of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s house arrest.

Najib pays $15.7 million fine, but his road home hits legal roadblock

A vehicle believed to be carrying former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak is seen re-entering the Kajang Prison compound on Nov 6.

Further 1MDB recoveries will not erase billions in losses: Minister

Second Finance Minister Amir Hamzah Azizan said how much Malaysia would ultimately recover from 1MDB-related claims depend on several factors, including subsequent court orders.

Malaysian minister slams online threats against student who criticised donation drive for Najib

The 23-year-old female said she faced online threats and harassment, and that her photos were taken from social media without her consent.

Malaysia court denies ex-PM Najib Razak’s request to suspend 15-year jail term

Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak’s lawyers asked the Kuala Lumpur High Court to stay an additional 15-year sentence imposed after he was found guilty in December 2025 in a separate 1MDB corruption case.

1MDB has proposal for settlement with Deutsche Bank in US$1.1 billion suit

The settlement marks the latest resolution in Malaysia’s long-running effort to recover money linked to the multibillion-dollar fraud.

‘Blessing in disguise’: Malaysia's Transport Minister Loke sees silver lining despite setbacks for his DAP

Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke reiterated that his resignation will become effective the moment Najib transitions to house arrest.

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