Malaysia

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.

Traffic slows on several major highways in Malaysia ahead of Deepavali

Traffic was also slow at the Johor Causeway, from Woodlands Checkpoint in Singapore to Sultan Iskandar CIQ in Johor in the northbound direction, an official said.

Execute Royal Decree on Najib’s house arrest without selective approach: Malaysian opposition leader

Malaysian opposition leader Hamzah Zainudin said safeguarding the dignity of the Royal Institution is a constitutional duty rather than a political choice.

Malaysia's king warns against challenging his order allowing house arrest for ex-PM Najib

A supporter of jailed former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak shows stickers featuring his portrait outside Najib's residence after a court issued an order allowing his transfer to house arrest, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 6, 2026. REUTERS/Najjua Zulkefli

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.

UMNO demands immediate house arrest for Malaysia ex-PM Najib following King’s decree

A prison vehicle arrives at the entrance of former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s house in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Nov 6.

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.

One-off aid of $3,100 for families of all 54 Malaysian victims in Nepal flood

The devastating flood and debris flow in Nepal on Aug 26 has so far claimed at least 1,450 lives.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Nov 7, 2026

Trusted Trump aide Stephen Miller has been made White House chief of staff in the wake of shattering Republican losses in the US midterm elections.

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.

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