Najib's Conditional Freedom: A Prisoner of His Own Making The recent conditional pardon granted to former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has left many wondering about the true nature of his freedom.
Although he may be one step closer to house arrest, the RM50 million (S$15. 6 million) fine serves as a stark reminder that his liberty is still tied to his ability to pay.
As the former head of government, Najib was once accountable only to himself and those in power. Now, however, his fate seems to be in the hands of the same institutions that put him behind bars.