Court clarification could prevent floodgates of litigation over Najib
Clarifying the discharge order could prevent future disputes over Najib Razak's two prison sentences.
The delay in implementing Najib Razak's house arrest has raised concerns about potential litigation over his existing prison sentences. The Attorney-General's Chambers (AGC) is following a royal decree regarding the location of his imprisonment, rather than the termination of his sentences. If Najib is transferred home without clarification, his SRC International sentence scheduled to end on August 23, 2028, could be prematurely considered ended, potentially beginning his 1MDB sentence two years earlier.
The courts could face uncertainty over when to start and end each sentence, as well as calculating time served while under house arrest. Najib's lawyers acknowledge that paying a fine does not end his prison sentence, but do not intend to challenge the commencement date of the 1MDB sentence. The AGC seeks clarification from the courts to ensure the royal decree is implemented without error or additional legal controversy.
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