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Prisons Dept Waits for Pardon Notice Before Najib House Arrest
Malaysian Prisons Dept still waiting for official pardon notice to start Najib's house arrest.
In brief
Malaysian Prisons Dept still waiting for official pardon notice to start Najib's house arrest. Malaysian Prisons Department says it needs official written notification from the Federal Territories Pardons Board before starting former PM Najib Razak's house arrest. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Prisons Department
Malaysian Prisons Department says it is still waiting for official written notification of a conditional pardon before starting former prime minister Najib Razak's house arrest.
Conditional Pardon Details
The Federal Territories Pardons Board granted Najib a conditional pardon on Friday, allowing him to serve the remainder of his six-year SRC International sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, subject to a RM50 million fine.
Home Ministry Statement
In line with Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution's statement on September 19, 2026, the Prisons Department is awaiting official written notification before implementing the pardon decision.
Department's Commitment
The Prisons Department said it will carry out any official instructions in compliance with legal standards and prison procedures while urging caution against speculation.
Najib's Current Status
Najib has been held at Kajang Prison since August 2022, serving a six-year sentence after his original 12-year term was reduced by the Federal Territories Pardons Board in 2024.
Next Steps
The Prisons Department will implement the house arrest once it receives official written notification from the Federal Territories Pardons Board, with the house arrest ending in August 2028.
The main idea
Malaysian Prisons Department says it needs official written notification from the Federal Territories Pardons Board before starting former PM Najib Razak's house arrest.
