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Former Malaysian Leader Granted House Arrest

From DW (Deutsche Welle) ยท September 18, 2026
Former Malaysian Leader Granted House Arrest

Former Prime Minister Najib Razak, who was convicted in a major scandal, has been granted a conditional pardon by Malaysia's king. This decision allows him to serve his sentence under house arrest instead of in prison. The 1MDB scandal involved embezzling millions, and this development has raised discussions about justice and political accountability in Malaysia.

Based on reporting from DW (Deutsche Welle). Read the original story โ†’