Najib house arrest SOP

By the Editorial Team · Sunday, September 20, 2026

The Malaysian Prisons Department is set to release standard operating procedures for the house arrest of former Prime Minister Najib Razak following his conditional pardon, which requires him to pay a RM50 million fine before transfer. This arrangement allows Najib to serve the remainder of his sentence at home until 2028 while ongoing investigations against him continue, highlighting the government's effort to enforce legal conditions amid persistent scrutiny.

The Malaysian Prisons Department is preparing to issue standard operating procedures (SOP) to govern the house arrest of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, following the conditional pardon he received last week. The SOP is expected to outline the protocols for visits, security measures, and the monitoring of Najib’s movements while under house arrest.

Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar confirmed the forthcoming guidelines and noted that Najib must first settle a RM50 million fine at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Registrar’s Office before the house arrest arrangement can proceed. The fine is part of the conditions attached to the pardon granted by the Federal Territories Pardons Board at its 64th meeting, chaired by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia.

Security preparations are underway at Najib’s residence on Jalan Langgak Duta in Kuala Lumpur, where he is expected to serve his sentence. On Friday, personnel from the Prisons Department were spotted conducting an assessment of the property, accompanied by police officers in both marked patrol cars and unmarked vans. Several individuals in plain clothes were also observed near the house. The exact timing of Najib’s transfer from Kajang Prison remains unclear.

The Prime Minister’s Department announced the conditional pardon on Friday, allowing Najib to serve the remainder of his sentence at home until August 23, 2028, contingent upon fulfilling all stipulated conditions, including payment of the fine. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) affirmed that ongoing investigations and cases involving Najib would not be affected by the pardon.

In response to the fine, Umno—a political party with which Najib is affiliated—has established a solidarity fund to assist in raising the required amount. Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki reported that the fund had collected approximately RM1 million so far.

Law Minister Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said reiterated the principle that no individual is above the law or the Constitution, emphasizing the government’s commitment to uphold legal processes regardless of status.

The developments mark a significant moment in Najib’s legal saga, balancing enforcement of judicial rulings with the provisions of the conditional pardon, while maintaining ongoing scrutiny of related legal matters.

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