Malaysia: Jailed ex-leader Najib to leave prison for house arrest

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Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, jailed over the 1MDB embezzlement scandal, is to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. His party had raised donations to pay his fine.

Convicted in the 1MDB scandal for embezzling millions, jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak will serve his prison term under house arrest after his party had collected donations to pay his fine.