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The story so far · 2 days, November 6 to 7, 2026
One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 6, 2026. Newest first.
Najib was jailed over the 1MDB scandal.
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The king warned that challenges to his order moving Najib to house arrest could be unlawful. A RM50 million fine was paid, meeting a condition. Prosecutors sought to delay the transfer.
Why it matters: It tests the king's pardon power.
Sources: South China Morning Post, Japan Times · See it on the globe
Najib Razak paid a fine, meeting the condition for house arrest. The king granted a conditional pardon in September.
Why it matters: It changes the terms of the jailed former leader's sentence.
Sources: Japan Times · See it on the globe