KUALA LUMPUR, November 4 – Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak must pay his outstanding RM50 million fine before he can serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest.
Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar confirmed that Najib had yet to settle the fine, based on the latest information received by the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC).
He also clarified that no specific deadline has been set for the payment.
However, Najib must remain in prison until the payment condition is fulfilled.
House Arrest Depends on RM50 Million Payment
On September 18, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim granted Najib a conditional pardon.
The decision allows him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028.
However, the arrangement depends on payment of the RM50 million fine.
The decision was made during the 64th meeting of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya.
Fine Reduced From RM210 Million
Najib was originally sentenced to 12 years in prison and fined RM210 million in July 2020.
The sentence followed his conviction in the SRC International case involving RM42 million in funds.
The Court of Appeal upheld the conviction in December 2021. The Federal Court also upheld it in August 2022.
However, in January 2024, the Pardons Board reduced his prison sentence to six years.
The fine was also reduced from RM210 million to RM50 million.
Najib Faces Separate 1MDB Case
Najib is also facing a separate case involving RM2.3 billion in 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) funds.
On December 26, 2025, the High Court sentenced him to 15 years in prison and imposed a RM11.4 billion fine.
The court found him guilty of four charges of abuse of power and 21 money-laundering charges.
Najib filed an appeal against the conviction and sentence on December 29, 2025.
Separately, the High Court ordered him to repay US$1.3 billion to SRC International in a civil case.
However, enforcement of that payment order has been stayed pending the outcome of his appeal.
Najib also faces other civil lawsuits involving SRC International and 1MDB.
Source : NST | Rewritten By MinutesmyÂ
