Former Malaysian PM Ismail Sabri charged with failure to declare assets, including nearly US$40m and gold bars
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- South China Morning Postseen 18 Sept, 10:35headline rewritten
Malaysia’s Najib Razak granted house arrest by Pardons BoardMalaysia’s Najib Razak allowed to serve rest of jail term under house arrest - Bloomberg Politicsseen 18 Sept, 10:35description edited
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Malaysia’s jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak, a central figure in the country’s biggest corruption scandal, has been granted a bid to serve the remainder of his jail term under house arrest, offering a reprieve for the ex-premier after spending the last four years in prison.Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak, a central figure in the country’s biggest corruption scandal, has been allowed to serve the remainder of his jail term under house arrest after spending the last four years in prison.
- Channel News Asiaseen 18 Sept, 10:35headline rewritten
Former Malaysia PM Najib granted house arrest subject to him paying US$12.26 million fineFormer Malaysia PM Najib to serve remaining jail term at home — if he pays US$12.26 million fine - Channel News Asiaseen 19 Sept, 16:00description edited
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The decision was reached during an emergency meeting of DAP’s Central Executive Committee on Saturday (Sep 19), a day after Najib’s pardon was granted by the Federal Territories Pardons Board meeting chaired by the Malaysian king.The decision was reached during an emergency meeting of Democratic Action Party's central executive committee on Saturday (Sep 19), a day after Najib Razak’s pardon was granted by the Malaysian king.
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Thu, 27 August 2026
6 reports- Channel News Asia01:59
Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who pleaded not guilty, is accused of failing to declare holdings in ringgit and nine foreign currencies, as well as five gold bars, a silver bar and a gold coin.
- Channel News Asia05:01first to report
Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Muhyiddin Yassin and Najib Razak turned up at Kuala Lumpur’s court complex on Thursday (Aug 27) for their respective court cases.
- South China Morning Post05:54
Malaysia’s former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob pleaded not guilty in a Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Thursday to failing to declare millions of ringgit in local and foreign currencies and gold bars. The 66-year-old is the second ex-leader to face criminal charges since Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim took office in 2022, pledging to root out entrenched corruption. Ismail Sabri’s charge under Section 36(2) of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act comes more than a year after...
- Anadolu Agency (AA)08:44
66-year-old Ismail Sabri Yaakob pleads not guilty
- thestar.com.my08:55
KUALA LUMPUR: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has arrived at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court where he is expected to be charged under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act.
- Al Jazeera English08:58
Sabri, 66, pleaded not guilty to allegedly failing to provide a complete declaration of assets.
Fri, 4 September 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics03:39
Malaysia’s jailed ex-premier Najib Razak won a court bid to halt bankruptcy proceedings against him over 1.69 billion ringgit ($418 million) in alleged unpaid tax arrears, according to a report by The Edge.
Wed, 9 September 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia09:45
Najib Razak’s pardon application as well as house arrest bid could be on the agenda, according to news reports.
- South China Morning Post12:40
Malaysia’s ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition has doubled down on its pledge to stamp out corruption, as all eyes turn to the country’s Pardons Board, which is reportedly set to discuss the possible release of disgraced former leader Najib Razak at a meeting this week. The Pardons Board, chaired by the country’s king, is expected to meet on Friday to discuss potentially granting Najib clemency from his ongoing jail sentence for corruption linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal,...
Fri, 11 September 2026
3 reports- Bloomberg Politics03:49
Malaysia’s King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar has deferred a ruling on jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s bid for a royal pardon, the government said in a statement on Friday.
- Channel News Asia04:21
The Federal Territories Pardons Board met on Friday (Sep 11) but deferred Najib’s application for a pardon to a future meeting. Najib is scheduled to complete his current jail term on Aug 23, 2028.
- South China Morning Post05:50
Malaysia’s Pardons Board has postponed discussions on disgraced former leader Najib Razak’s pardon application, days after widespread public outrage over the possibility that he could walk free from his corruption conviction. The country has been in an uproar since it was revealed earlier this week that Najib’s application for clemency was on the agenda of the board’s meeting, chaired by King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar. However, Putrajaya said on Friday the king, constitutionally empowered to...
Tue, 15 September 2026
1 report- South China Morning Post10:18
Malaysia’s former prime minister Muhyiddin Yassin won a significant court victory on Tuesday after he was acquitted of four charges linked to a government programme set up to help contractors during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Kuala Lumpur High Court cleared Muhyiddin of three money-laundering charges and one of abuse of power involving 200 million ringgit (US$49.1 million), after prosecutors said they no longer wanted to pursue those counts in his Jana Wibawa trial. The ruling removes four of...
Fri, 18 September 2026
12 reports- Bloomberg Politics04:16edited after publishing
Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak, a central figure in the country’s biggest corruption scandal, has been allowed to serve the remainder of his jail term under house arrest after spending the last four years in prison.
- South China Morning Post04:23edited after publishing
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Malaysia’s Najib Razak granted house arrest by Pardons BoardMalaysia’s Pardons Board on Friday agreed to allow disgraced former prime minister Najib Razak to serve out the remainder of his jail term under house arrest. King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar granted Najib a “conditional pardon”, where the former leader is required to settle his 50 million ringgit (US$12.3 million) fine before he can be transferred to his home to complete his sentence, due to end on August 23, 2028. “He must abide by these conditions, and should he fail to fulfil any of these...
- Google News - Top Stories04:25
Malaysia king permits ex-PM Najib Razak to serve term under house arrest reuters.com Convicted of Theft, an Ex-Prime Minister Is Set to Swap Prison for Mansion The New York Times House arrest for Najib could hurt Malaysia’s anti-graft credibility, says Transparency International The Star Malaysian king allows jailed ex-PM Najib Razak to serve house arrest reuters.com Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister Can Serve Rest of 1MDB Sentence Under House Arrest WSJ
- Channel News Asia04:26edited after publishing
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Former Malaysia PM Najib granted house arrest subject to him paying US$12.26 million fineA Pardons Board meeting chaired by the Malaysian king on Friday (Sep 18) reached this decision after an appeal by Najib Razak, who is serving a six-year jail sentence until Aug 23, 2028.
- Japan Times06:08
The pardon, however, is conditional upon former Prime Minister Najib Razak paying a 50 million ringgit ($12.3 million) fine.
- Google News - Top Stories06:57
Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister Can Serve Rest of 1MDB Sentence Under House Arrest wsj.com Convicted of Theft, an Ex-Prime Minister Is Set to Swap Prison for Mansion The New York Times Malaysia king permits ex-PM Najib Razak to serve term under house arrest Reuters Malaysia's king allows former leader Najib to serve rest of his graft sentence under house arrest AP News Najib’s house arrest puts Malaysia in ‘uncharted’ legal territory, poses political challenge for PM Anwar CNA
- DW Top Stories07:38
Convicted in the 1MDB scandal for embezzling millions, former Prime Minister Najib Razak had repeatedly sought clemency. Malaysia's king has now granted him a "conditional pardon."
- NYT World08:53
The former prime minister of Malaysia, Najib Razak, was convicted in the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal. He’ll serve out his time at a luxury home.
- Google News - Top Stories08:53
Convicted of Theft, an Ex-Prime Minister Is Set to Swap Prison for Mansion The New York Times Pakatan presidential council firmly with PM in fight against corruption thestar.com.my Malaysia’s Former Prime Minister Can Serve Rest of 1MDB Sentence Under House Arrest WSJ Malaysia king permits ex-PM Najib Razak to serve term under house arrest Reuters LIVE | Donation drive for Najib garners over RM165k in one hour - Umno leader malaysiakini.com
- Anadolu Agency (AA)09:44
Najib Razak has been jailed since August 2022 over misappropriation of funds from SRC International, a former unit of state investment fund
- Channel News Asia11:25
Former PM Najib Razak is likely the first convicted prisoner in Malaysia to have his sentence commuted to house arrest, experts say, adding that the move could pose a challenge for incumbent Anwar Ibrahim, given his anti-corruption pledge.
- therakyatpost.com14:06
While MIC and MCA welcomed the outcome without hesitation, DAP faced a harder reckoning: its minister was placed on that same board not by choice, but by constitutional obligation.
Sat, 19 September 2026
6 reports- freemalaysiatoday.com06:30
Chief commissioner Abd Halim Aman says each case must be handled separately based on the issues and investigations involved.
- freemalaysiatoday.com07:06
The meeting will decide DAP's position and follow-up action after Najib Razak’s conditional pardon.
- Channel News Asia10:28edited after publishing
The decision was reached during an emergency meeting of Democratic Action Party's central executive committee on Saturday (Sep 19), a day after Najib Razak’s pardon was granted by the Malaysian king.
- South China Morning Post10:56
A senior ally of Malaysia’s Anwar Ibrahim announced his resignation from cabinet on Saturday – a day after confidence in the prime minister’s administration took a severe hit when disgraced former leader Najib Razak was allowed to serve out his jail term under house arrest. Anthony Loke, the secretary general of the Democratic Action Party (DAP), said that the party could not accept the decision to allow Najib to complete his sentence in the comfort of his own home. The former prime minister...
- Bloomberg Politics12:40
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke said he plans to resign from cabinet in response to the conditional pardon given to former Prime Minister Najib Razak related to his role in one of the largest corruption scandals in modern history.
- english.news.cn14:00
Malaysia's transport minister resigns in protest against house arrest of former PM Najib-
Sun, 20 September 2026
4 reports- freemalaysiatoday.com03:42
Messrs Shafee & Co says a significant part of the former prime minister's assets, bank accounts and properties remains subject to freezing orders and enforcement proceedings by the government.
- South China Morning Post04:47
Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak said on Sunday that he would remain in Kajang Prison as he and his legal team study the conditions attached to his “conditional pardon”, including the payment of a 50 million ringgit (US$12.3 million) fine before he can be transferred to house arrest. In a statement issued on his behalf by Messrs Shafee & Co, Najib said his transfer to house arrest depended on the conditions of the pardon being fulfilled. “Until the fine is paid to the court, our...
- Channel News Asia06:51
A statement released by the former Malaysian prime minister's legal team on Sunday (Sep 20) said a significant part of Najib Razak’s assets, bank accounts and properties remained subject to freezing orders and enforcement proceedings by the government.
- straitstimes.com23:43
Malaysian King holds full discretion on pardons; PM Anwar confirms Najib Razak's conditional pardon does not affect ongoing legal cases. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Mon, 21 September 2026
3 reports- thediplomat.com10:29
The royal pardon is likely to empower the United Malays National Organization (UMNO) and widen the rifts within Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s reformist coalition.
- Channel News Asia10:45
Speaking at an event on Sunday (Sep 20), Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also rejected suggestions that he had paved the way for former PM Najib Razak’s conditional pardon from jail to house arrest, saying every prisoner had the right to an appeal.
- straitstimes.com21:00
As Umno rallies supporters to raise RM50 million for Najib Razak’s fine, Malaysians online respond with memes and mock transfers. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Wed, 23 September 2026
3 reports- South China Morning Post07:50
A Malaysian tofu pudding seller has pledged to donate 10,000 ringgit (US$2,452) to help former prime minister Najib Razak cover his 50 million ringgit fine, describing the contribution as a personal payback for a lifeline extended to him 14 years ago. In a social media post, Sunny Seow, founder of the Sunnycoco brand, shared that his motivation stemmed from a pivotal moment in 2012 when he was serving a sentence in Perak state’s Manjung for past mistakes. During a visit by Najib to the area...
- straitstimes.com09:15
Malaysia’s Court of Appeal dismisses Rosmah Mansor’s application to stay RM67.5 million payment to Lebanese jeweller pending appeal hearing in 2027. Read more at straitstimes.com.
- thestar.com.my12:25
KUALA LUMPUR: The defamation suit filed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim against Pendang Member of Parliament Datuk Awang Solahuddin Hashim was settled amicably at the High Court here on Wednesday (Sept 23).
Thu, 24 September 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia06:03
The “Najib Razak Solidarity Fund” by UMNO party has raised more than RM1 million (US$244,530) for the former premier to pay a fine required to serve his remaining jail term at home. A legal expert says there are no specific laws in Malaysia governing crowdfunding of this nature.
- South China Morning Post08:05
A fundraiser to help pay disgraced former leader Najib Razak’s 50 million ringgit (US$12.3 million) fine has become a lightning rod for insults and mockery, as Malaysians continue to pile criticism on a decision last week to allow him to spend the rest of his jail sentence under house arrest. King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar last Friday granted Najib a “conditional pardon”, which will allow the jailed ex-prime minister to complete his term in the comfort of his home – provided he first pays off...
Fri, 25 September 2026
2 reports- Channel News Asia07:08
The Kuala Lumpur High Court will decide whether to grant Najib’s request for a stay of his sentence in a 1MDB-linked corruption case, pending an appeal against his conviction, says his lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.
- South China Morning Post07:59
Former Malaysian leader Najib Razak has no money to pay the fine to secure his transfer to house arrest, his lawyers have said, as they question the delay in releasing the full details of the conditional pardon granted by Malaysia’s king last week. King Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar last Friday decreed that Najib would be allowed to serve out the remainder of his sentence at home, on condition that he pay his 50 million ringgit (US$10.3 million) fine. The decision triggered widespread outrage among...
Sun, 27 September 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia10:02
The jailed former Malaysian prime minister’s eldest son told reporters that even if his father's frozen assets were released, his family would still be unable to immediately raise the fine for Najib to serve his sentence at home as part of a royal pardon.
Tue, 29 September 2026
2 reports- Bloomberg Politics04:46
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook said he will quit Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s cabinet once jailed former premier Najib Razak begins serving his house arrest granted under a conditional royal pardon.
- Channel News Asia07:46
Loke had previously announced his resignation in protest of the conditional royal pardon granted to former premier Najib Razak on Sep 18.
Wed, 30 September 2026
1 report- Channel News Asia02:55
Malaysia Transport Minister Anthony Loke’s resignation in protest of former prime minister Najib Razak's conditional royal pardon took a fresh turn on Tuesday (Sep 29). He said it will take effect only when Najib begins his house arrest.