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Najib Razak Seeks House Arrest in Clemency Request

9/9/2026

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  • Najib Razak submitted a clemency request to the Federal Territories Pardons Board.
  • The Board, chaired by King Sultan Ibrahim, will meet on Friday, 11 September 2026.
  • Pakatan Harapan says anyone convicted of high-profile graft must serve the full sentence.
  • Najib has been jailed since August 2022 for two 1MDB cases, serving six years.
  • He seeks house arrest after a 2024 pardon halved his term and cut the fine to RM50 million.