KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 11 – The Malaysian Prisons Department retains full primary responsibility for security arrangements surrounding former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who began serving his sentence under house arrest at his Langgak Duta residence on Tuesday.
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail clarified the jurisdictional framework on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, during a media conference following the 2026 Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) Integrity Month celebration in Kuala Lumpur.
Mohd Khalid affirmed that PDRM works in close coordination with the Prisons Department to enforce security compliance and assist in monitoring.
“Since the house (Najib’s residence) falls under the jurisdiction of the Sentul District Police Headquarters (IPD), I have instructed the IPD to conduct inspections and provide security monitoring from time to time,” the IGP stated.
He added that PDRM has assigned specific police officers to assist prison authorities for the duration of Najib’s house arrest period.
The security measures follow a ruling delivered by Kuala Lumpur High Court Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin setting aside a previous registry order and directing that Najib’s house arrest under the SRC International Sdn Bhd case take effect immediately at No. 11, Jalan Langgak Duta.
Security Delegation, Inter-Agency Coordination, and Jurisdiction
Key security arrangements, agency roles, and operational directives include:
- Primary Security Authority: Malaysian Prisons Department.
- Assisting Law Enforcement Agency: Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) / Sentul District Police Headquarters (IPD).
- Police Directives: Sentul IPD instructed by IGP Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail to conduct periodic inspections and security monitoring.
- Personnel Assignment: PDRM officers designated to support prison staff on-site throughout the house arrest term.
- Legal Catalyst: High Court ruling by Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin enforcing immediate house arrest implementation.
–NMT
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