IGP says Prisons Dept responsible for Najib’s home security

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s house in Jalan Langgak Duta, Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur, November 6, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May

First Published: Wednesday, 11 Nov 2026 7:39 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 — The Prisons Department is fully responsible for the security arrangements for former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who has been serving the remainder of his jail sentence under house arrest at his residence in Langgak Duta here since yesterday.

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), as a law enforcement agency, maintained close cooperation with the Prisons Department to ensure compliance with the security requirements.

“Since the house (Najib’s residence) falls under the jurisdiction of the Sentul District Police Headquarters (IPD), I have instructed the IPD to conduct inspections and provide security monitoring from time to time,” he told reporters.

He was speaking after officiating at the 2026 PDRM Integrity Month celebration here today.

Mohd Khalid said PDRM had assigned several officers to assist the Prisons Department throughout the former prime minister’s period of serving the remainder of his sentence at home.

Yesterday, Najib began serving the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest after the High Court here ruled that the order should take effect immediately.

Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin made the decision after setting aside an order issued by the High Court Criminal Registry on November 6 against Najib, 73. — AFP