{
  "id": 18491226,
  "title": "Muhyiddin calls for clarity on rules governing Najib's house arrest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/muhyiddin-calls-for-clarity-on-rules-governing-najibs-house-arrest",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T10:49:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1572318/muhyiddin-calls-clarity-rules-governing-najibs-house-arrest"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MELAKA: Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has called for the Malaysian government to provide clarity on the rules governing former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest. The Bersatu president questioned whether house arrest followed regulations akin to those imposed on prison inmates, or if individuals under house arrest had unrestricted freedom. Muhyiddin expressed confusion over the lack of specific legislation governing house arrest, stating that the public should be informed about any restrictions, both physical and in terms of detention at home. The former prime minister had served his 12-year sentence, including the fine of RM210 million, after being convicted of misappropriating funds in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case. Muhyiddin urged the Home Ministry to draft and present the necessary provisions in Parliament, if a specific law was required.",
  "summary": "MELAKA: The government has been urged to clarify the rules governing house arrest for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to ensure the public understands its legal basis and the restrictions imposed.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "AGC says Najib’s house arrest should be temporarily postponed pending legal clarification",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/agc-says-najibs-house-arrest-should-be-temporarily-postponed-pending",
        "published": "2026-11-06T10:53:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}