Malaysian Court to Hear Najib Razak's Appeal on House Arrest

A Malaysian court is set to hear the appeal of former Prime Minister Najib Razak on October 7. Najib is contesting the dismissal of his request to serve his sentence under house arrest. Earlier this month, the Kuala Lumpur High Court dismissed his legal bid, which sought approval for house arrest.

A Malaysian court will hear the appeal of jailed former Prime Minister Najib Razak on October 7. Najib is challenging the earlier dismissal of his legal bid to serve his prison sentence under house arrest, his lawyer confirmed on Tuesday.

Earlier this month, the Kuala Lumpur High Court dismissed Najib's legal effort to secure a document permitting him to serve his remaining prison time at home.

(With inputs from agencies.)