Prison vehicles spotted entering former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak's house in Kuala Lumpur. — AFP pic

Prison vehicles spotted entering former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak's house in Kuala Lumpur. — AFP pic

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Summary

  • Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been released from Kajang Prison to serve the remainder of his sentence under home detention after paying a corresponding fine, as reported by an AFP journalist on-site.
  • The 73-year-old was transported from the prison in a silver car, accompanied by a convoy of vehicles.
  • Further details are expected to follow.

First Published: Friday, 06 Nov 2026 3:10 PM MYT

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak left prison on Friday after paying a fine that allows him to serve the rest of his sentence at home, an AFP reporter saw.

Najib, 73, was whisked from Kajang Prison in a silver car followed by a convoy of vehicles, according to an AFP reporter at the scene.

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Source: Malay Mail

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