Malaysia High Court clears way for former PM Najib to start house arrest

CNA12 hours ago5:30

Malaysia's High Court has cleared the way for jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak to be transferred to house arrest. He is expected to leave Kajang Prison and return to his residence in Kuala Lumpur by the end of today. His transfer was initially expected last Friday after his UMNO party paid the RM50 million (US$12.3 million) fine, but the Attorney-General's Chambers intervened to halt the move, asking for further legal clarification. The king then issued a warning, saying that any challenge to his order could amount to defying his decree. Afifah Ariffin reports from Kuala Lumpur.

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