Summary
- Najib’s request for a second house arrest residence rejected.
- Only immediate family members permitted to live with him.
- Restrictions cover visitors, communication devices and political activities.
KUALA LUMPUR, November 12 — Former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s request to use a second residence for house arrest has been rejected, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail told Parliament on Thursday.
Saifuddin said the Federal Territories Pardons Board had approved only Najib’s Jalan Langgak Duta residence, where he must serve the remainder of his SRC International sentence.
Under the conditions, Najib may live with immediate family members, including his wife, children, in-laws and grandchildren, while other residents require written approval.
He is prohibited from leaving the residence, receiving visitors or using personal communication devices without authorisation. Restrictions also cover media appearances, social media activities and political involvement.
Saifuddin warned that violations could result in Najib being returned to Kajang Prison or another designated correctional facility.
The minister said Najib must also participate in rehabilitation and intervention programmes while remaining under the supervision of prison authorities.
Any request to leave the residence, including for religious activities, requires prior written permission from the relevant authorities.
Najib’s conditional royal pardon allows him to remain under house arrest until August 23, 2028, subject to compliance with the stipulated conditions.
