Najib faces continued legal battles despite house arrest
KUALA LUMPUR: Although Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been allowed to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028, his legal battles are far from over, including his appeal against a 15-year prison sentence in the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) case.
Najib Razak, Malaysia's former Prime Minister, continues to face legal challenges despite being granted house arrest for his SRC International Sdn Bhd case. The Federal Territories Pardons Board allowed Najib to serve the remainder of his six-year sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, provided he pays a RM50 million fine and adheres to specific conditions.
However, his house arrest does not cover his separate trial for the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) case. On December 26, 2025, Najib was convicted in the Kuala Lumpur High Court on 25 charges of abuse of power and money laundering, receiving a 15-year prison sentence and a RM11.4 billion fine. Najib is appealing the conviction, with the 15-year sentence set to commence after he completes his SRC International sentence.
If his 1MDB appeal remains pending when his house arrest for the SRC International case ends in 2028, Najib may be required to apply for bail and a stay of execution, subject to court approval. The court would then decide whether Najib can remain at home or be detained in prison.
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