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Public response to Najib Razak's appeal decision by July 31, 2025
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Resolution / Starting Odds
Supportive • 25%
Opposed • 25%
Indifferent • 25%
Mixed • 25%
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Najib Razak Wins Court Appeal for House Arrest in 1MDB Case with Royal Decree Submission
Jan 6, 2025, 06:05 AM
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has received a favorable ruling from a Malaysian court, allowing him to appeal for house arrest while serving his prison sentence for corruption. Najib submitted a document to the court in Putrajaya, claiming it is a royal decree that permits him to serve his sentence at home. His legal team expressed satisfaction with the court's recognition of certain injustices in his case. This development marks a rare legal victory for Najib, who has been embroiled in corruption allegations linked to the 1MDB scandal.
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Yes • 50%
No • 50%
General apathy or lack of response • 25%
Satisfaction with justice served • 25%
Calls for harsher penalties • 25%
Focus on systemic child protection failures • 25%
Béatrice Zavarro • 25%
Existing team member • 25%
No clear lead • 25%
New lead lawyer • 25%
Sentence upheld • 33%
Sentence reduced • 33%
Other outcome • 1%
New trial ordered • 33%
All convictions overturned • 25%
Sentences reduced • 25%
All convictions upheld • 25%
Some convictions overturned • 25%
Arrest warrant extended • 25%
Other legal outcome • 25%
No arrest • 25%
Arrested and detained • 25%
Appeal withdrawn or not pursued • 25%
Appeal successful, annulment overturned • 25%
Appeal unsuccessful, annulment upheld • 25%
Partial success, new elections ordered • 25%
