The Malaysia High Court has scheduled June 5 as the date for determining the fate of Najib Razak’s request to serve the remaining portion of his sentence under house arrest, after the court’s hearing on Wednesday. The proceedings, closed to the public and media, centered around Najib’s bid to enforce a purported decree from the former king allowing for house arrest during his imprisonment for corruption-related offenses. Najib’s legal team presented an affidavit by a crucial witness supporting this claim. Initially requested to be held in chambers due to sensitive material in the affidavit, the judge agreed but stated that his decision would be made public.
Najib’s argument hinges on the existence of an addendum order from the previous king, which he alleges permits him to serve his sentence at home. The controversy surrounding this issue has intensified, prompting Najib’s lawyers to request sealing the affidavit, which they claim contains sensitive information related to a document signed by the king. They argue that the authenticity of this order needs clarification, especially considering its purported omission during previous announcements regarding Najib’s partial pardon in January.
While Najib awaits the court’s decision, questions linger regarding the alleged supplementary decree, with government officials acknowledging its existence but raising objections to its implementation. Regardless of the outcome, Najib’s legal battles are far from over, as he continues to face corruption charges in separate cases. 
