Police yet to receive confirmation on Najib's house arrest

KUALA LUMPUR: Police have yet to receive official confirmation on whether former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will be placed under house arrest at his Langgak Duta residence.

Sentul district police chief Assistant Commissioner Anuar Bakri Abdul Salam said this morning that the police deployment in the area remained unchanged from the arrangements announced yesterday.

"There is no increase in personnel because we have not received any information yet.

"If there are developments or the latest information confirming that Datuk Seri Najib's house arrest will be at Langgak Duta, we will increase our strength," he said when contacted today.

Asked whether police had received any confirmation on when Najib could be transferred from prison, Anuar Bakri said no information had been received.

"Not yet. My side has not received any information," he said.

Yesterday, Anuar Bakri said a mobile police station would be deployed near Najib's Langgak Duta residence from 7am today as part of security preparations for any possible transfer from prison.

He said the deployment was intended to facilitate security during the transfer process, manage the presence of local and foreign media and supporters, as well as prevent traffic congestion.

Anuar Bakri had stressed that the mobile police station was not intended to provide round-the-clock security for Najib.

He also said responsibility for monitoring Najib under house arrest would fall under the Prisons Department, while police would facilitate his movement and maintain security during the process.

Four Prisons Department officers had earlier visited the Langgak Duta residence to conduct an inspection and assessment.

His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, consented to a conditional pardon allowing Najib to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028, subject to payment of a RM50 million fine.

Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar said Najib must first pay the RM50 million fine at the Kuala Lumpur High Court Registrar's Office before the house arrest process can proceed.