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Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak has left prison for house arrest, BBC World reported on 10 November 2026. Najib was convicted for his role in the 1MDB sovereign wealth fund scandal, which has long dominated Malaysian politics. Deutsche Welle reported that he left prison under a royal pardon, which prompted a minister to resign in protest. Deutsche Welle also reported that he still faces a separate 15-year prison sentence over the corruption scandal. The BBC report did not say when the transfer took effect, what conditions apply, or whether further appeals are pending.