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AG says Prisons Dept to issue SOPs for Najib’s house arrest
Malaysian Prisons Department to release house arrest rules for Najib after RM50m fine payment.
In brief
Malaysian Prisons Department to release house arrest rules for Najib after RM50m fine payment. Former Prime Minister Najib Razak must pay RM50 million fine before house arrest SOPs can be issued under his conditional pardon. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Prisons Department to issue SOPs
The Prisons Department is expected to issue standard operating procedures for Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest soon.
RM50m fine payment required
Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar stated Najib must pay the RM50 million fine at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Registrar’s Office first.
Conditional pardon granted
Najib received a conditional pardon allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028.
Pardons Board decision
The Federal Territories Pardons Board reduced his original 12-year sentence and RM210 million fine to six years and RM50 million in 2024.
House arrest background
Najib was convicted in the SRC International case for RM42 million involving seven charges after the Federal Court upheld his conviction in August 2022.
Prisons Department visit
Prisons Department personnel visited Najib’s house at Jalan Langgak Duta on September 19, 2026 amid house arrest speculation.
The takeaway
Former Prime Minister Najib Razak must pay RM50 million fine before house arrest SOPs can be issued under his conditional pardon.
