Najib granted clemency to serve rest of sentence under house arrest

Malaysia’s king has granted former Prime Minister Najib Razak a rare royal clemency, allowing him to serve the rest of his prison term under house arrest. This decision, made during a Pardons Board meeting, marks an unprecedented use of house arrest as royal clemency in Malaysia. Najib, imprisoned since August 2022 for his role in the 1MDB scandal, must pay a fine and adhere to other conditions. Najib's influence remains significant within his party, which is part of the current government.

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