Summary
- Malaysian Bar entitled to challenge Najib’s house arrest decision.
- High Court schedules judicial review hearing for March 17, 2027.
- Government approves 143 positions for new Public Defender’s Office.
BANGI, November 13 — Law Minister Azalina Othman Said said the Malaysian Bar has the right to challenge the Pardons Board’s decision allowing former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
To serve his remaining sentence under house arrest. The Attorney-General’s Chambers has opposed the judicial review application, with a hearing scheduled for March 17, 2027.
Separately, Azalina announced 143 approved positions for a new Public Defender’s Office to strengthen legal aid services.
The office will work alongside the National Legal Aid Foundation. Legal reforms are expected to take effect in early 2027, alongside expanded mediation services.
