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Najib’s house arrest not “hukuman dua darjat”, says Saifuddin

Published on 12 Nov 2026 2:17:01 PM

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has denied that Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest amounts to “two-tier justice”, telling the Dewan Rakyat that any prisoner may petition the Pardons Board once all judicial processes are complete.

He said the Prisons Department is carrying out the order with existing manpower, so there is no additional cost.

Saifuddin added that, as he understands it, only Najib’s pension has been stopped, while other entitlements remain.

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