00:00Najib's house arrest. What are the rules?
00:03Datuk Sri Najib Razak's house arrest case could set a precedent for how similar cases are handled in the future.
00:11The former Prime Minister is now serving the remainder of his SRC International Prison Sentence at home.
00:17But house arrest does not mean he is free to leave his home as he pleases.
00:22Home Minister Datuk Sri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has revealed the conditions that Najib must follow.
00:30So what are the rules? Who will monitor him? And what happens if he breaks them?
00:35First, Najib can only live with his immediate family.
00:38This includes his wives, children, sons and daughters-in-law and grandchildren.
00:44Anyone else needs prior written approval from the authorities.
00:49He is also not allowed to receive visitors without permission.
00:53His movements, use of communication devices and media appearance are also restricted.
00:59He is also barred from taking part in any political activities.
01:04So who will monitor him?
01:06The prison's department is responsible for monitoring Najib's compliance.
01:11The department has deployed three prison officers for each shift at his residence.
01:17Saifuddin said these officers are from the Khajang prison, so the arrangement does not involve additional costs.
01:23So what if he breaks the rules?
01:26The consequences are clear.
01:28Saifuddin said any breach of the conditions would result in Najib being sent back to prison.
01:34His house arrest order would also be revoked.
01:38Can he stay at another house?
01:40Najib has also submitted a written request to use a second residence as an additional location for his house arrest.
01:47But the request was not approved.
01:50Saifuddin said the government is currently bound by the pardons board's decision which allows one residence, his home, in Langak
01:59Duta.
02:00So while Najib is no longer behind prison walls, his freedom remains tightly restricted.
02:07He will also not receive a pension as a former prime minister.
02:11Ultimately, this is not just about where Najib serves his sentence, but also how house arrest will be implemented, monitored
02:20and enforced in Malaysia.
