[UPDATED] Najib's special officer arrives at Langgak Duta residence

In Kuala Lumpur, a special officer of ex-Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak arrived at his Langgak Duta residence on Thursday evening, following a conditional pardon that permits him to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest. Ahmad Lutfi Azhar arrived in a black Proton SUV around 4:35 PM, marking one of the first activities observed at the residence.

The residence has been under surveillance by over 50 local and international media personnel and supporters since the announcement of the pardon earlier today. Among the supporters was Siti Suzzalina Anuar, 43, who traveled from Lenggeng, Negri Sembilan, to show her backing for Najib, expressing her disappointment over his absence.

She had been a supporter for years and was eager to see him released. Najib, 73, received the conditional pardon, allowing him to serve his remaining sentence at home until August 23, 2028, subject to a RM50 million fine. The decision was made during the 64th meeting of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories, with the consent of His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia.

The Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister's Department confirmed that Sultan Ibrahim had agreed to the pardon. Najib has been incarcerated at Kajang Prison since August 23, 2022, after the Federal Court confirmed his conviction and sentence for seven charges, including abuse of power, criminal breach of trust, and money laundering involving RM42 million from SRC International.

His original sentence was 12 years in prison and a RM210 million fine, but this was reduced to six years in prison and a RM50 million fine in 2024, setting his release date for August 23, 2028.