Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak is placed under house arrest with new restrictions covering political activity and access to media and visitors. Channel NewsAsia reports that he submitted a request for a second residence to be included in his house-arrest arrangements, but approval was not granted.
Bloomberg says the Home Affairs Minister, Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, announces that Najib is barred from political activities and media appearances and can receive visitors only with permission. Free Malaysia Today adds that Najib’s family is allowed to live with him under the house-arrest conditions, while he remains prohibited from speaking to the media, using social media, attending public events, or taking part in political activities.
