KUALA LUMPUR – The Prisons Department is fully responsible for the security arrangements for former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who began serving the remainder of his jail sentence under house arrest at his Langgak Duta residence here yesterday.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Mohd Khalid Ismail said the Police, as a law enforcement agency, maintained close cooperation with the Prisons Department to ensure compliance with security requirements.
"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," he told reporters.
He was speaking after officiating at the 2026 PDRM Integrity Month celebration here today.
Mohd Khalid said PDRM had assigned several officers to assist the Prisons Department throughout Najib's house arrest.
Yesterday, Najib began serving the remainder of his prison sentence in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case under house arrest after the High Court here ruled that the order should take effect immediately.
Judge Datuk Aslam Zainuddin made the decision after setting aside an order issued by the High Court Criminal Registry on Nov 6 against Najib, 73. –BERNAMA