A-G flags flaws in Najib's house arrest documents

Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar criticised the preparation of official judicial documents for implementing Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest order. He expressed concern over the high court's Order of Discharge for the former prime minister's sentence, which has sparked questions among legal professionals. Dusuki stated that the issues should have been caught and rectified if due diligence had been exercised.

The document's defects are significant, particularly in terms of terminology and legal provisions. The document was issued by the High Court after Najib's RM50 million fine was paid through the Najib Razak Solidarity Fund. However, the Attorney-General's Chambers temporarily suspended the house arrest implementation to seek further clarification on the interpretation of the Conditional Pardon Order granted by the Sultan of Malaysia.

The A-GC's decision drew criticism from Istana Negara, which argued that questioning the conditional pardon could be seen as defying the Yang di-Pertuan Agong's decree. The pardon allowed Najib to serve the remainder of his 12-year prison sentence and RM210 million fine under house arrest until August 23, 2028.