Former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak’s movement outside his residence for nearly eight hours yesterday was to attend to several matters, including a medical check-up, Friday prayers and rehabilitation programmes, said the Prison Department.

In a statement, the department said Najib’s movement began at 10.25am and ended at 6.25pm, and was carried out in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOP) and house arrest conditions imposed...

In a statement, the department said Najib’s movement began at 10.25am and ended at 6.25pm, and was carried out in accordance with the standard operating procedures (SOP) and house arrest conditions imposed.

The department explained that during the period, Najib attended a medical appointment for follow-up treatment at the Orthopaedic Department of Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL).