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Was Najib’s house arrest deliberately delayed? Saifuddin answers

Published on 12 Nov 2026 3:02:58 PM

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says confusion over the terms “release” and “discharge” in court documents led officials to consult the Attorney General before implementing Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest.

He said the authorities are implementers, not interpreters of the law, and that the High Court later issued a new order after setting aside the Nov 6 one.

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Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail says confusion over the terms “release” and “discharge” in court documents led officials to consult the Attorney General before implementing Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest.

He said the authorities are implementers, not interpreters of the law, and that the High Court later issued a new order after setting aside the Nov 6 one.

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