AGC suggests Najib’s house arrest be deferred

The Attorney-General’s Chambers said the matter of the house arrest is unprecedented.PETALING JAYA: The Attorney-General’s Chambers has suggested that former prime minister Najib Razak’s house arrest be deferred until a review of the conditional pardon and Order of Discharge is conducted.

In a statement this evening, the AGC said these two issues involved “complex legal questions” that had implications for the execution of the royal pardon and a court order.

“The AGC is of the view that a clear and conclusive explanation is needed before it (the pardon and Order of Discharge) is executed,” it said.

Earlier today, Umno said it had settled the RM50 million fine - one of the conditions attached to the conditional pardon by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim - following a crowdfunding initiative.