Malaysia's king granted the conditional pardon four years after Najib's conviction for the looting of the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund. Transport Minister Anthony Loke offered to resign from the Cabinet following the decision, and Najib remains behind bars with two years left on his sentence until the fine is resolved.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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Najib Razak Stays Jailed Over $12.3 Million Fine After House Arrest Grant
World31 days ago
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak remains in custody despite a royal order allowing him to serve his sentence at home. Lawyers for the convicted leader say he is currently negotiating the terms and conditions necessary to move out of prison and settle an outstanding $12.3 million penalty.
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