Najib’s daughter laments ‘delay after delay’ in father’s release

Nooryana Najwa, daughter of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, voiced frustration over the delays in implementing her father's house arrest after settling the RM50 million fine required by a conditional pardon. In an Instagram post, Nooryana emphasized that her family had adhered to all the conditions set forth in the pardon order, raising the necessary funds and paying the fine as stipulated.

She questioned why additional conditions were not disclosed from the start and why the fine payment was accepted only recently. Nooryana's comments underscore the family's ongoing struggle with the implementation of the house arrest order, which was issued in 2024 following a reduction of Najib's sentence from 12 years to six years and a significant decrease in the fine from RM210 million to RM50 million.

The family has endured "so much back and forth, uncertainty and delay after delay," with each step bringing new obstacles. Nooryana reiterated that their sole aim is to seek justice and ensure that the royal order is respected and the rule of law upheld. The Attorney-General's Chambers suggested that the house arrest be postponed until a review of the pardon and discharge order is completed, citing "complex legal questions" that could impact the execution of the royal pardon and court order.

However, the Palace at Istana Negara clarified that the conditional pardon is clear and unambiguous, unrelated to other cases involving Najib, and should be implemented without delay, as compliance with the decree of His Majesty the Yang di-Pertuan Agong is non-negotiable.