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PoliticsNajib Razak Cleared for House Arrest Transfer Amidst Royal Decree and Legal Dispute
A Malaysian court has approved the transfer of jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak to house arrest, following a dispute over a royal pardon and a last-minute intervention by the attorney general. The King has warned against challenging the order.
Al Jazeera English|November 10, 2026
PoliticsNajib Razak Moves to House Arrest After $12 Million Fine Paid Following Royal Pardon
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been moved to house arrest after his party paid a $12 million fine following a royal pardon. The move comes after his conviction for corruption related to the 1MDB scandal.
Al Jazeera English|November 6, 2026