Relief for two ex-prime ministers
KUALA LUMPUR: Two former prime ministers heaved a sigh of relief this week when one was allowed to serve his jail sentence under home arrest while the other walked free from four money-laundering charges.
Malaysia's former prime ministers experienced contrasting verdicts this week. Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was acquitted of four charges related to the Jana Wibawa programme, though he still faces three separate charges. Meanwhile, Datuk Seri Najib Razak received a conditional pardon, enabling him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, provided he pays a RM50 million fine.
In contrast, Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom appeared in court charged with transactions involving RM860.3 million in Lembaga Tabung Haji assets. The week also saw a major legal development involving Najib Razak, who was granted a conditional pardon to serve the rest of his SRC International prison sentence under house arrest. This decision, however, sparked debate on the use of house arrest for convicted prisoners.
The case drew intense media attention, with reporters gathering outside Kajang Prison and Najib's residence shortly after the announcement.
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