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Najib Barred From Politics, Media Appearances Under House Arrest

Bloomberg Markets Thursday 12 November 2026, 04:53 UTC By Danial Azhar 1 min read
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Najib Barred From Politics, Media Appearances Under House Arrest Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is barred from any political activities, media appearances and from receiving visitors without permission under his house arrest conditions, Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Thursday. Najib returned to his residence in Langgak Duta, an affluent enclave in Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday to begin serving the remainder of his jail term through August 2028.

Najib Barred From Politics, Media Appearances Under House Arrest Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is barred from any political activities, media appearances and from receiving visitors without permission under his house arrest conditions, Home Affairs Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said Thursday. Najib returned to his residence in Langgak Duta, an affluent enclave in Kuala Lumpur, on Tuesday to begin serving the remainder of his jail term through August 2028.
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