Addressing lawmakers, Nasution stated that conditions set by the Federal Territories Pardons Board allow Najib to live with his wives, children, sons- and daughters-in-law, and grandchildren. He clarified that any individual outside this specific group requires prior written approval from the board to stay at the residence. Additionally, Najib is prohibited from receiving visitors without written permission and is barred from participating in political activities during his confinement.
The minister also announced that Najib’s request to use a second residence as an additional location for his house arrest has been rejected. Nasution said the government cannot accede to the former prime minister’s written application and will continue to abide by the Pardons Board’s decision, which limits the arrangement to Najib’s residence in Jalan Langgak Duta, Kuala Lumpur.
Najib, 73, began serving the remainder of his six-year sentence for the misappropriation of RM42 million in SRC International funds at his home on November 10, arriving at 9.27 pm. He was transported from Kajang Prison in a convoy of Prisons Department and police vehicles. This transition followed a High Court ruling by Datuk Aslam Zainuddin that set aside a contentious November 6 discharge order, explicitly authorizing Najib to serve his custodial sentence at home until August 23, 2028. The court intervention resolved legal ambiguities regarding the word “discharge,” which had previously raised concerns among authorities that a full release was being ordered rather than a transfer to house arrest.
Nasution noted that the house detention regime stems from a conditional royal pardon granted on September 18, triggered after Najib settled a required RM50 million fine. He emphasized that the Home Ministry does not oppose the Pardons Board’s decision or the King’s exercise of constitutional powers, but must ensure compliance to avoid legal issues such as wrongful detention if the court order were interpreted as a complete release from custody.
Other conditions governing the house arrest include restrictions on Najib’s movements, telephone use, and media appearances. The Prisons Department retains authority over Najib at the gazetted residence. Nasution did not specify the exact protocols for monitoring movements or visitors, stating that he had answered all queries regarding the operational conditions in parliament.
Separately, the Home Minister addressed a violent incident in Kepong on Wednesday, November 11, where a foreign national attacked a police officer with a machete, severing the officer’s right wrist. Nasution urged foreign nationals to respect Malaysian laws and cooperate with authorities, stating that enforcement action would be taken regardless of nationality. The injured officer was transferred to Kuala Lumpur Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.
