Malaysian Court Orders Review of Najib Razak's House Arrest Appeal

The former prime minister claims a royal order permits him to serve the remainder of his sentence at home, but its existence remains unverified.

Malaysia's Court of Appeal ruled 2-1 that the High Court must hear Najib Razak's judicial review on house arrest eligibility.
Najib's legal team argues that a royal addendum from the former king allows him to serve the rest of his reduced six-year sentence at home, though its authenticity is disputed.
The High Court had previously dismissed Najib's appeal, citing affidavits supporting the claim as hearsay evidence.
Hundreds of Najib's supporters, including political allies, gathered outside the court in solidarity as the decision was announced.
Najib, convicted in the 1MDB corruption scandal, is serving time for misappropriating RM42 million, with additional charges still pending.