{
  "id": 18699190,
  "title": "Zahid: There should be no \"delaying tactics\" in implementing Najib's house arrest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/zahid-there-should-be-no-delaying-tactics-in-implementing-najibs",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T11:06:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1572903/zahid-there-should-be-no-delaying-tactics-implementing-najibs-house"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has urged there be no delay in enforcing Datuk Seri Najib Razak's house arrest following the payment of the RM50 million fine. The Umno leader emphasized that the decision was made under the King's absolute authority as per the Federal Constitution. Zahid reiterated that the matter must be adhered to by all parties, including the Attorney-General's Chambers. Despite some questioning the crowdfunding efforts by Umno, he highlighted it as a collective endeavor. Once the fine is settled, there should be no hasty actions to postpone the Pardons Board's decision, which Zahid believes is unequivocal and must be honored, including by the Attorney-General's Chambers. The Umno chief stressed that they don't intend to challenge any department's authority but trust in the implementation of the house arrest order.",
  "summary": "ISTANBUL: Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said there should be no “delaying tactics” to stall the implementation of Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house arrest following the payment of the RM50 million fine.",
  "key_points": [
    "No delay in enforcing Najib Razak's house arrest",
    "Decision made under King's absolute authority",
    "House arrest order to be honored by all parties"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : Anwar Directs AG To Seek King’s Audience Over Najib’s Conditional Pardon Order",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/general-anwar-directs-ag-to-seek-kinga-s-audience-over-najiba-s",
        "published": "2026-11-07T08:07:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "AG seeks audience with King to clarify Najib’s house arrest issue, says Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/ag-seeks-audience-with-king-to-clarify-najibs-house-arrest-issue-says",
        "published": "2026-11-07T09:27:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}