Hey fam! On Monday (December 22, 2025), Kuala Lumpur High Court judge Alice Loke threw out ex-PM Najib Razak’s request to serve his remaining jail term at home 🚫⚖️.
Najib, who’s been locked up since August 2022 over the multi-billion-dollar 1MDB scandal, claimed a royal document from last year—part of a pardon by the then-King—gave him the green light for house arrest. He asked the court to make authorities enforce that order.
But Judge Loke pointed out the royal order missed a key step: the Pardons Board wasn’t consulted, so it doesn’t hold up in court. No proper procedure means no house arrest.
This decision comes just days before another 1MDB trial verdict lands on Friday (December 26, 2025). Najib denies all charges, so the saga continues—like watching your favorite K-drama, full of surprises 📺.
What’s your take on this latest twist? 🤔 Share your thoughts below or on your social feed with #1MDB #NajibRazak.
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Malaysian ex-PM Najib loses bid to serve sentence under house arrest
cgtn.com
