Fahmi: Najib Barred From Using Internet, Social Media

ALOR GAJAH, Nov 12 (Bernama) -- Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak must comply with the conditions of his house arrest, particularly the ban on using the internet and social media platforms while serving the remainder of his prison sentence.

Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil said any breach of the conditions could send Najib back to Kajang Prison.

“Yes, (Najib) can live with his wives, children, children-in-law and grandchildren, but he cannot use the internet…”

“If he violates the conditions, he will be sent straight back to Kajang Prison,” he said in his speech at the Melaka Rumah Kita Festival, held in conjunction with the 16th Melaka state election, at Taman Perdana Melaka here tonight.

Earlier, Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, in his reply to a question in the Dewan Rakyat, said Najib was subject to four main categories of conditions set by the Pardons Board under a conditional pardon granted on Sept 18.

The conditions include restrictions on residence and social interactions, controls on movement and visits, restrictions on the use of telephones and telecommunications devices, and a requirement to attend rehabilitation and intervention programmes.

Najib is also prohibited from making statements or comments to the media, using social media platforms, attending public gatherings, or participating in political activities, among other things.

The Kuala Lumpur High Court last Friday allowed Najib, 73, to serve the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest at his residence in Langgak Duta, effective immediately.

-- BERNAMA