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Malaysia denies house arrest law proposal targets jailed former PM Najib October 26, 2024 06:52:45 pm Malaysia Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil stated Friday that proposed house arrest reforms are part of broader justice system changes aimed at reducing prison overcrowding and recidivism, denying speculation the legislation was designed to benefit imprisoned former prime minister Najib Razak. Fadzil defended the proposal as part of broader criminal justice reforms, pointing to prison overcrowding […] READ MORE ▸