Malaysia bars Najib from politics under house arrest ahead of Melaka poll

Malaysia's home minister confirmed former PM Najib Razak is barred from political activity and media appearances under house arrest, with any breach returning him to prison. The clarification removes ambiguity about his role in Saturday's Melaka state election and bolsters PM Anwar Ibrahim's government credibility amid criticism over the house arrest. The move signals a firm line against Najib's political influence but does not resolve the underlying controversy over his sentence.

AI disclosure: Model-written summary of the source, not a verified fact. Check the sources. How Mosaic works