MP slams prisons dept for gag order on Najib’s house arrest terms

Former prime minister Najib Razak was granted a conditional pardon on September 18, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, if he pays a RM50 million fine. DAP MP Lim Lip Eng has criticized the prisons department for imposing a gag order on Najib, preventing him from disclosing the terms of his house arrest.

Lim believes the terms of Najib's confinement should be publicly known and not considered an official secret. He questions what Najib is allowed to do, such as using his phone, internet, social media, watching television, receiving guests, and whether he must wear an electronic wristband or be under constant CCTV monitoring. Lim argues that all Malaysians deserve to know the conditions of Najib's house arrest, even though sensitive security information may remain confidential.

He emphasizes that Najib is still a prisoner and this case may serve as a reference for future house arrest implementations. Lim urges the prisons department to be transparent about the conditions, as he finds it puzzling why they would fear publicizing the details if everything is above board.