AGC Seeks Fresh Court Order For Najib’s House Arrest Amid Two Possible Interpretations

The Attorney-General’s Chambers has filed a rectification application to clarify how Najib’s conditional pardon and the Nov 6 discharge order should be implemented.

The Rakyat Post Ikhwan Zulkaflee · News & blogs · 1 hr ago

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The AGC has filed a rectification application to clarify Najib Razak’s house arrest, citing two possible interpretations of his conditional pardon and the discharge order issued after his RM50 million fine was paid.

AGC seeks a new court order to interpret Najib’s conditional pardon and discharge order.
The discharge order released Najib but required house arrest until Aug 23 2028.
Two interpretations: fine payment may only cover the fine or may also satisfy the custodial sentence.

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Also reported by Malay Mail , Malay Mail , Free Malaysia Today

The Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) has identified two possible interpretations of the conditional pardon granted to Datuk Seri Najib Razak, prompting it to seek a fresh court order to clarify the former prime minister’s house arrest arrangement.

According to NST, the Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar confirmed that the AGC had filed a rectification application at the High Court today, seeking a review of the discharge order issued on Nov 6 and a fresh order that reflects the conditional pardon granted by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, on Sept 18.

The original Order of Discharge on Payment of Fine was issued after Umno settled Najib’s RM50 million fine in the SRC International case.

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Published: November 10, 2026 at 3:34 PM GMT+8
By: Ikhwan Zulkaflee
Section: Malaysia
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Nov 7, 6:15 PM GMT+8
Harian Metro Tahanan rumah Najib: Tafsiran 'Order of Discharge' berbeza, KDN rujuk AGC
Nov 7, 6:23 PM GMT+8
The Sun AG seeks audience with King over Najib’s conditional pardon and court order
Nov 10, 2:05 PM GMT+8
Malay Mail Court to hear AGC application for fresh order to facilitate Najib's house arrest
Nov 10, 3:34 PM GMT+8
The Rakyat Post AGC Seeks Fresh Court Order For Najib’s House Arrest Amid Two Possible Interpretations (this story)
Nov 10, 4:25 PM GMT+8
Malay Mail Najib in court as lawyers, AGC discuss fresh house arrest order in chambers
Nov 10, 4:57 PM GMT+8
Free Malaysia Today Najib transferred to house arrest as court issues fresh order

AGC Seeks Fresh Court Order For Najib’s House Arrest Amid Two Possible Interpretations

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