Najib’s lawyers seek immediate transfer home, say King’s decree must be executed today

Najib’s lawyers seek immediate transfer home, say King’s decree must be executed today



A view of the residence of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak at Jalan Langgak Duta, Taman Duta November 6, 2026. — Picture by Choo Choy May


Summary

• Najib Razak's lawyers challenge the Attorney General's temporary suspension of his house arrest, arguing it contradicts the King's decree issued today.
• The legal team insists the King's order should be immediately executed, citing the High Court's decision that payment of a fine discharges liability.
• They assert the royal pardon is the King's prerogative and not subject to legal review, urging Najib's transfer to his residence.

First Published: Saturday, 07 Nov 2026 8:03 PM MYT


KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — Lawyers for Datuk Seri Najib Razak are contesting the Attorney General’s Chambers’ (AGC) decision to temporarily suspend his house arrest, demanding the former prime minister be transferred to his home immediately.

In a media statement today, the legal firm Messrs Shafee & Co. argued that the AGC’s “temporary suspension” of the house arrest order contradicts the King’s explicit decree issued this morning.

“His Majesty has now spoken. The AGC can honour that commitment in only one way: by allowing the Titah (decree) to be carried out today,” the statement read.

The legal team argued that the High Court’s “Order of Discharge on Payment of Fine” issued on November 6 cannot be used to extend Najib’s imprisonment, citing the order’s own recital that the fine has been paid.


“In law, payment of a fine discharges the liability to pay that fine. It cannot, by itself, bring a sentence of imprisonment to an end,” the statement said.

They further asserted that the Pardon is an exercise of the King’s prerogative under Article 42 of the Federal Constitution and is not subject to review by any court or the Attorney General.

The statement noted that the AGC issued a subsequent media statement 57 minutes after the King’s decree, which did not reference the royal order.

According to the legal team, Najib remains in Kajang Prison as of the statement’s issuance, with no effect yet given to the King’s decree.


They have requested the Commissioner General of Prisons to transfer Najib to his residence at No. 11, Jalan Langgak Duta, Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur.

“His Majesty’s order must be carried out today,” the statement read.