Malaysia court grants ex-PM Najib house arrest after royal pardon, $12m fine paid

A Malaysian court has ordered former Prime Minister Najib Razak be moved from prison to house arrest, following a royal pardon that reduced his 12-year sentence and a $12m fine paid via UMNO crowdfunding. The decision marks a significant legal and political development, raising questions about judicial independence and the influence of the ruling party. The move is likely to fuel public debate and opposition criticism, but its broader political impact remains uncertain.

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