# Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak Transferred to House Arrest After Fine Payment Najib Razak leaves Kajang Prison to complete his sentence at home following a royal pardon. - **Source:** [CNA – Latest](https://www.channelnewsasia.com) - **Published:** 2026-11-06 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/51b8e993-4a55-4920-b8ab-ab778806aa87 ## Transition to House Arrest Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was released from Kajang Prison on November 6, 2026. He is transitioning to house arrest to serve the remainder of his sentence. This follows the successful payment of a 50 million ringgit fine, a mandatory condition stipulated by the royal pardon granted in September. ## Crowdfunding Campaign Success The UMNO party secretary-general, Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, confirmed that the Najib Razak Solidarity Fund met its fundraising target. Established in September, the initiative collected public contributions to cover the 50 million ringgit penalty, which is approximately 12.26 million US dollars. Consequently, the party has officially ceased all public crowdfunding efforts. ## Security Measures in Kuala Lumpur Authorities implemented strict security protocols around Najib’s residence in Kuala Lumpur upon his arrival. Police cordoned off the area with yellow tape and traffic cones to manage potential crowds. Mobile vans and patrol cars were stationed near the entrance, while tents were erected to facilitate orderly access to the upmarket property. ## Original Corruption Conviction Najib has been incarcerated since 2022 following his conviction on seven charges. These charges involved 42 million ringgit linked to SRC International, a former subsidiary of the 1Malaysia Development Berhad state investment fund. Initially, he received a 12-year prison sentence and a 210 million ringgit fine, which he consistently denied. ## Pardons Board Intervention In 2024, the Malaysia Pardons Board intervened by halving Najib's original prison term to six years. Furthermore, the board reduced his total financial penalty from 210 million ringgit to 50 million ringgit. This decision set the stage for the subsequent legal arguments regarding his eligibility for home-based detention under royal authority. ## Legal Battle for House Arrest Najib pursued a complex legal battle regarding an addendum order issued by the former King, Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. He argued this order permitted him to serve his remaining sentence under house arrest. This legal contention remained a focal point of his defense strategy throughout his period of imprisonment. ## Conditional Pardon Terms King Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar granted a conditional pardon in September, formalizing the house arrest arrangement. The terms dictate that Najib must remain under house arrest until his expected release date in August 2028. Compliance with the 50 million ringgit fine payment was the primary prerequisite for this specific legal transition. ## Political and Judicial Context Najib served as Malaysia's prime minister from 2009 to 2018. His case remains deeply intertwined with the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund scandal. As he moves to house arrest, the focus shifts to how this development impacts the political landscape and the ongoing public discourse surrounding high-profile corruption cases within the nation. ## Sources covering this story - [South China Morning Post – Asia — Malaysia’s Najib Razak Moves Closer to House Arrest](https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3373504/malaysias-najib-closer-house-arrest-umno-pays-us123-million-fine) - [CNA – Latest — Najib Razak Released to House Arrest After Fine Payment](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-najib-razak-prison-release-begin-house-arrest-6530331) - [Asharq Al-Awsat English — Malaysia's Najib Razak Released to House Arrest After Fine Payment](https://english.aawsat.com/node/5338186) - [PerthNow — Malaysia's Najib Razak Moves to House Arrest After Fine Payment](https://www.perthnow.com.au/news/crime/malaysias-najib-serving-prison-time-under-house-arrest-c-23126522) - [ABC News – Money — Malaysia's Najib Razak to Serve Remaining Sentence Under House Arrest](https://abcnews.com/Business/wireStory/malaysias-premier-najib-serve-prison-time-home-after-137902939) - [Al Jazeera English – All News — Malaysia Grants House Arrest to Ex-PM Najib After Royal Pardon](https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/11/6/courts-grant-ex-malaysian-pm-najib-house-arrest-after-12m-royal-pardon?traffic_source=rss) - [DW – Top Stories — Malaysia's Former PM Najib Razak Transitions to House Arrest](https://www.dw.com/en/malaysia-jailed-ex-leader-najib-to-leave-prison-for-house-arrest/a-79872493?maca=en-rss-en-top-1022-rdf) - [The Japan Times — Najib Razak Pays $12 Million Fine to Secure House Arrest](https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/11/06/asia-pacific/crime-legal/najib-pays-house-arrest-fine/) - [CNA – Asia — Malaysia PM Anwar Disagrees With UMNO Paying Najib's Fine](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-anwar-ibrahim-disagrees-umno-pays-najib-razak-fine-6530656) - [CNA – Asia — Malaysia Transport Minister Anthony Loke to Resign Over Najib House Arrest](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-transport-minister-anthony-loke-confirms-he-will-resign-when-najib-begins-house-arrest-6530426) - [CNA – Asia — Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak Released for House Arrest](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-najib-razak-prison-release-begin-house-arrest-6530331) --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. 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