KUALA LUMPUR: The royal addendum order, which Datuk Seri Najib Razak relied on to seek a house arrest, was invalid as it was issued outside of the constitutional framework, says the High Court. While the existence of the addendum order was undisputed, the judge made a finding that the addendum order became invalid as it was issued outside of the constitutional framework. “Pursuant to Article 42(4)(b), the YDPA is required to act on the considered advice of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories. “Article 42(8) further mandates that any meeting of the Pardons Board must be held in the presence of the YDPA, who shall preside over its proceedings. According to the Board, Najib will be released on Aug 23, 2028.

Source: The Star December 23, 2025 23:41 UTC