Will Najib Razak be transferred to house arrest? | Inside Story

A royal order, a jailed former prime minister, and a dispute over who has the final say. Malaysia's king has warned the government not to challenge his authority in Najib Razak's transfer to house arrest. He was due to leave prison after his party paid a $12 million fine as part of the conditions of his royal pardon. But the transfer was suspended after the attorney general sought clarification on the court order. Najib is appealing a separate 15-year sentence for abuse of power and money laundering. So, what is behind the standoff between Malaysia's monarchy and government? Presenter: James Bays Guests: Ibrahim Suffian -- Co-founder and Programmes Director of the Merdeka Center for Opinion Research James Chin -- Professor of Asian Studies at the University of Tasmania Bridget Welsh -- Honorary Research Associate at the University of Nottingham, Malaysia Subscribe to our channel: bit.ly
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