Mobile police station deployed at Najib's residence to manage transfer security
KUALA LUMPUR: A mobile police station will be deployed near former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s official residence in Langgak Duta here from 7am tomorrow to facilitate security during any transfer from prison.
On August 24, a mobile police station will be stationed near former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's residence in Langkawi Duta, Kuala Lumpur, to ensure security during his transfer from prison. Sentul district police chief Assistant Commissioner Anuar Bakri Abdul Salam explained that the deployment aims to manage safety, accommodate media, control traffic, and manage supporters during the transition process.
However, the mobile police station is not intended for 24-hour security but rather to address specific concerns during his return process, including for local and foreign media, neighbors, and supporters. The official residence for house arrest has not been confirmed yet, as the police have yet to receive formal details. Nevertheless, one of Najib's official residences falls under Anuar Bakri's jurisdiction.
Monitoring arrangements will be primarily handled by the Prisons Department, as four officers visited the Langkawi Duta residence yesterday for an inspection and assessment. The police's role will be limited to facilitating Najib's movement and ensuring media safety. Four personnel, including a supervisor and a Mobile Patrol Vehicle (MPV) unit, will be deployed for the operation.
The conditional pardon allowing Najib to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest was granted by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim on Friday, subject to a RM50 million fine, until August 23, 2028. Najib has been serving his prison sentence at Kajang Prison since August 23, 2022, following his conviction in the SRC International case.
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