Malaysia's King Allows Ex-PM Najib to Finish Jail Term Under House Arrest

Malaysia's king has authorized former prime minister Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his jail term under house arrest until Aug. 23, 2028, following a Pardons Board meeting. Najib has been imprisoned since August 2022. How home confinement will be monitored remains unclear, and observers will watch for written terms clarifying enforcement.