FORMER prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said a significant part of his assets, bank accounts and properties remained subject to freezing orders and government enforcement proceedings, with their disposal not presently within his sole control.
His lawyers, Messrs Shafee & Co, said in a statement that this meant he did not have sole control over their disposal and his legal team were studying the terms of the pardon and their practical implications.
"In the meantime, and until the fine is paid to the court, our client remains in Kajang Prison," they said.
Najib also expressed gratitude to those who had offered assistance towards meeting the RM50 million condition, his lawyers said.
However, they said he did not want UMNO members, supporters or members of the public to feel burdened or obliged to assist him.
"He remains profoundly grateful to those who, entirely of their own free will and according to their respective means, have chosen to offer their support and assistance," they said.
Under the conditional pardon granted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, Najib may serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until 23 August 2028, subject to payment of the RM50 million fine and compliance with the other conditions imposed.
The Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department said failure to comply with any of the conditions would result in the revocation of the conditional pardon, requiring Najib to immediately resume serving the remainder of his sentence in prison.
Najib has been serving his sentence at Kajang Prison since Aug 23, 2022, after being convicted in the SRC International case.
His original 12-year prison term was reduced to six years following the earlier pardon granted in 2024, with his scheduled release date set for Aug 23, 2028. – September 20, 2026
