Najib’s residence assessed for house arrest, but location not yet finalised, authorities say

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — The police and the Prisons Department convened a meeting today to assess the security implications of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s residence for his forthcoming house arrest. ACP Anuar Bakri Abdul Salam, the Sentul district police chief, clarified that the location for the house arrest has yet to be determined as they await the official order document.

The meeting, held at Najib’s residence, saw police examining security measures around the area while the Prisons Department focused on the detention arrangements. No specifics have been finalized as of yet. According to the Sultan of Malaysia, Najib has been granted a conditional pardon, permitting him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, provided he pays a RM50 million fine.