# Najib gets conditional pardon to serve prison sentence under house arrest

> Malaysia's ex-PM Najib to serve remaining prison term under house arrest after conditional royal pardon
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- Summary: Malaysia's ex-PM Najib to serve remaining prison term under house arrest after conditional royal pardon Najib Razak will serve remainder of six-year sentence…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/18/najib-gets-conditional-pardon-to-serve-remainder-of-sentence-under-house-arrest/235632
- Author: Malay Mail
- Published: 2026-09-18T12:20:06+00:00
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## Conditional royal pardon granted
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been granted a conditional royal pardon to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.

> His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia has consented to grant a conditional pardon to Datu Seri Najib Razak, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until 23 August 2028, subject to his payment of a fine of RM50 million.
## House arrest terms
Najib must pay RM50 million fine and strictly comply with statutory terms, or the pardon will be revoked and he will return to prison.
## Original sentence
Najib was initially sentenced to 12 years in 2020 for the SRC International corruption case, later reduced to six years.
## Fine reduction
His original RM210 million fine was reduced to RM50 million following a 2024 review by the Federal Territories Pardons Board.
## Current status
Najib began serving his six-year sentence at Kajang Prison in August 2022 after the Federal Court dismissed his final appeal.
## Pardons board approval
The decision was finalized during the 64th meeting of the Federal Territories Pardons Board, approved by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim.
## Key takeaway

Najib Razak will serve remainder of six-year sentence under house arrest after conditional royal pardon with RM50 million fine requirement.