FORMER prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak risks being sent back to Kajang Prison if he violates any of the conditions governing his house arrest, particularly the ban on internet and social media use, Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said.
Fahmi stressed that Najib's permission to serve the remainder of his prison sentence at home did not mean he was free from restrictions, despite being allowed to live with his family.
"Yes, (Najib) can live with his wives, children, sons-in-law and daughters-in-law, and grandchildren, but he cannot use the internet.
"If he breaches the conditions, he will be sent straight back to Kajang Prison," he said at the Melaka Rumah Kita festival in conjunction with the 16th Melaka state election at Taman Perdana Melaka, Alor Gajah, last night.
The restrictions also prohibit Najib from making statements or comments to the media, using social media platforms, attending public gatherings or participating in political activities.
Earlier, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail told the Dewan Rakyat that Najib was subject to four main categories of conditions imposed by the Pardons Board under its conditional pardon on Sept 18.
These cover restrictions on residence and associations, controls over movement and visits, restrictions on telephone and telecommunications device usage, as well as compulsory participation in rehabilitation and intervention programmes.
The Kuala Lumpur High Court last Friday allowed Najib, 73, to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest at his residence in Langgak Duta, Kuala Lumpur, until Aug 23, 2028, with immediate effect. - November 13, 2026
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