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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.