Najib barred from media, political activities under house arrest

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Najib Razak is prohibited from making media statements, appearing on social media platforms or participating in political activities while serving the remainder of his sentence under house arrest.

Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail told the Dewan Rakyat that the conditions were among several restrictions imposed under the conditional pardon order issued by the Pardons Board.

He said the conditions also included restrictions on movement, visitors and the use of telecommunications devices, as well as mandatory participation in rehabilitation and intervention programmes.

Najib must remain at No. 11, Jalan Langgak Duta, and cannot move to another residence or leave the premises without prior written permission.

He is also prohibited from receiving visitors without written approval and may only live with his immediate family members, including his wives, children, in-laws and grandchildren.