Will Najib Razak be transferred to house arrest?
Summary
Malaysia’s king has warned the government not to challenge his authority over an order to transfer jailed former prime minister Najib Razak to house arrest. The move was suspended after the attorney general asked a court to clarify the order, leaving a dispute over how it should be carried out.Key Facts
- Najib Razak is a former Malaysian prime minister serving a prison sentence.
- Najib was expected to leave prison after his party paid a $12 million fine under the conditions of his royal pardon.
- The transfer to house arrest was suspended after the attorney general sought clarification from the court.
- Malaysia’s king warned the government against challenging his authority over the order.
- Najib is appealing a separate 15-year sentence for abuse of power and money laundering.
- The dispute centers on the monarchy’s authority and the government’s role in implementing the order.
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