YOURSAY | Najib's house arrest political horse trading

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have not yet received confirmation regarding the location of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest. Sentul district police chief Assistant Commissioner Anuar Bakri Abdul Salam stated this morning that police presence in the area remains unchanged from the arrangements announced yesterday.

No additional personnel have been deployed as there is no new information available. The police chief told reporters when contacted today that if there are any updates or confirmation that Najib's house arrest will be at Langgak Duta, they will increase their strength. Asked whether police had received any information on when Najib could be transferred from prison, Anuar Bakri confirmed no such information was received.

On the previous day, Anuar Bakri announced that a mobile police station would be established near Langgak Duta residence starting at 7am to prepare for any potential transfer from prison. This deployment was intended to aid security during the transfer process, manage media and supporters, and avoid traffic congestion. However, he clarified that the mobile police station was not meant to provide round-the-clock security for Najib.

The Prisons Department would be responsible for monitoring Najib under house arrest, while the police would facilitate his movement and ensure security during the process. Four officers from the Prisons Department had visited Langgak Duta residence earlier for an inspection and assessment. Sultan Ibrahim, the King of Malaysia, had granted Najib a conditional pardon, enabling him to serve the remaining part of his sentence under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028, provided he pays a RM50 million fine.

Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar informed that Najib must pay the RM50 million fine at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Registrar's Office before the house arrest process could commence.