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Jailed ex-Malaysian leader Najib moves closer to house arrest

15 Sept 11:45 Key points summarised by AI

An appeal court ruled that former Malaysian leader Najib Razak can use a royal decree to argue for serving the remainder of his corruption sentence under house arrest.
This decision overturns a previous High Court ruling that deemed evidence of the decree inadmissible, marking a significant legal victory for Najib.
Najib is currently serving a six-year jail term for the 1MDB financial scandal and faces additional graft and money laundering charges, with this ruling potentially accelerating his bid for home confinement.

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.