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Malaysia's King Defends House Arrest Order for Ex-PM Najib Razak

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Malaysia's King Sultan Ibrahim has cautioned against challenging his pardon order for former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who is currently under house arrest. Razak, imprisoned since 2022 for corruption related to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad scandal, was expected to transfer to house arrest after a fine was paid. The King emphasized the clarity and finality of his decree. AI

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Malaysia's King Defends House Arrest Order for Ex-PM Najib Razak

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Malaysia’s king warns against challenging Najib’s house arrest

    Malaysia’s king warned on Saturday that any attempt to ⁠challenge his order ⁠letting former prime minister Najib Razak go ⁠from jail to house arrest could amount to defying his decree, a day after authorities delayed Najib’s transfer. Najib has been in jail since 2022 after being…

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