Muhyiddin gesa kerajaan jelaskan asas peraturan tahanan rumah

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin expressed uncertainty about the legal basis for house arrest, a method he compared to imprisonment conditions. The Special Committee of the Malaysian Dalam Negeri Ministry (KDN) has explained the foundation of the rule permitting house arrest, stating that it is crucial for the public to understand the concept and the rules and procedures governing it.

Until an appropriate law is enacted, existing regulations must suffice. If necessary, a specialized law must be drafted and introduced to Parliament. However, Muhyiddin acknowledged that he is currently unaware of the specific legal framework governing house arrest.

He further clarified that house arrest appears to operate under rules similar to those applied in prisons, based on his understanding. The individual can engage in any lawful activity or face restrictions. The restrictions encompass both physical and procedural aspects, determining how the individual is detained at home.

The situation arose following a High Court order for former Umno President Najib Razak, stemming from a RM50 million fine payment. Earlier, Umno had claimed to have settled the fine imposed on Najib. Najib was incarcerated in August 2022 after the Federal Court upheld a conviction for misuse of power, breach of judicial confidence, and embezzlement of haram funds involving RM42 million in SRC International funds. He was sentenced to 12 years imprisonment and a RM210 million fine.

In January 2024, a royal pardon reduced half of his prison term and fine to RM50 million. In September 2024, another conditional pardon allowed Najib to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until August 2028, provided he fulfills the RM50 million fine payment and complies with imposed conditions.