Will Najib Razak pursue parole after house arrest bid fails?

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Najib Razak Has Not Yet Decided on Pursuing Parole

Datuk Seri Najib Razak has not yet provided instructions regarding whether he intends to seek parole. His lead defence lawyer, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, confirmed that the possibility of parole has been discussed with his client, but no definitive decision or instructions have been given. Najib has been serving his six-year jail sentence since August 2022, making him eligible to apply for parole as he has completed more than half of his term.
Parole Eligibility and Requirements

To be considered for parole under Section 46E of the Prison Act, a prisoner must have served at least half of their sentence, excluding any remission granted for good behaviour. Additionally, the prisoner must have completed an approved rehabilitation programme during their incarceration. While Najib is eligible based on the time served, his lawyer indicated that there are "other requirements and we are not disclosing it at this moment."
Failed House Arrest Bid and Future Actions

The discussion around parole follows the High Court's rejection of Najib's bid for house arrest. The court ruled that the add-on order for house arrest was invalid as it did not comply with constitutional requirements and was not made during a Federal Territories Pardons Board meeting. Najib intends to appeal this High Court decision.
Alternative Avenues Considered

Beyond the appeal for the house arrest ruling, Najib's lawyer has suggested that other avenues could be explored. These potential methods include making another pardon request or proceeding with a parole application. The specific details and strategies for these options remain undisclosed at this time.

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