Najib Razak Seeks House Arrest for Remainder of Sentence

The former Malaysia premier's legal move challenges the Anwar government and raises questions about the country's pardon system.

Najib Razak, Malaysia's jailed former prime minister, has filed a legal bid to serve the rest of his prison term under house arrest, claiming support from a pardon by the former king.
The government has not yet officially responded to Najib's request, which puts Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's administration in a difficult position.
Najib's sentence for corruption was halved two months ago by a pardons board, reducing his jail time and fine significantly.
The situation has sparked debate over Malaysia's pardon system and the potential implications for the justice system and political landscape.
Najib's influence within his party, UMNO, and his ongoing separate graft trial over the 1MDB scandal, add layers of complexity to the case.