Malaysia’s king warns that any attempt to challenge his order allowing former prime minister Najib Razak to move from prison to house arrest would amount to defying his decree. Multiple outlets report the warning comes after authorities delay Najib’s transfer and seek legal clarification over how the conditional pardon should be implemented.
The attorney-general’s chambers and the palace are described as taking different positions on how to handle legal uncertainties. Channel NewsAsia and others say the attorney-general defends halting the transfer to clarify implementation questions, while rejecting accusations raised in connection with the delay. Other coverage emphasizes that the palace views the pardon’s terms as clear and that disputes would be treated as challenging a royal directive.
Some outlets also mention that Najib’s release process is linked to a condition involving a fine payment. Across reports, Najib remains central to the story, with several outlets noting he has consistently denied wrongdoing in the broader corruption and money-laundering case.
