Malaysia's top court clears way for Najib to seek house arrest

Stage set for test of imprisoned former prime minister's royal order claim

2025-08-13 Najib trial for house arrest

A supporter of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak holds a fan printed with Najib's image outside the Federal Court, where his case is being heard, in Putrajaya, Malaysia, on Aug. 13. © Reuters

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PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia -- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has moved a step closer to making his case to serve out the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest after the nation's top court ruled in his favor.

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