Malaysia

Najib restricted to immediate family under house arrest

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail told the Dewan Rakyat that the conditions set by the Pardons Board permit Najib to live with his wives, children, sons- and daughters-in-law, and grandchildren.

Updated 13 seconds ago · Published on 12 Nov 2026 11:22AM

Najib restricted to immediate family under house arrest
Najib is also prohibited from receiving visitors without written permission. - November 12, 2026

by Alfian Z.M. Tahir

DATUK Seri Najib Razak is allowed to reside only with members of his immediate family while serving the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail told the Dewan Rakyat that the conditions set by the Pardons Board permit Najib to live with his wife, children, sons- and daughters-in-law, and grandchildren.

Anyone outside this group must obtain prior written approval from the board before being allowed to stay at the residence.

Najib is also prohibited from receiving visitors without written permission.

Other conditions governing his house arrest include restrictions on his movements, telephone use and media appearances. 

He is also barred from participating in political activities while serving the remainder of his sentence at home. - November 12, 2026

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