Malaysia's former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been transferred from prison to house arrest after the country's high court cleared the final legal hurdle, per WRAL.com.
Najib, who was sentenced to 10 years in prison for corruption charges, is now under house arrest while his appeal continues, The Star reports.
The move comes amid growing political tension and public outcry over the handling of Najib's case, with many calling it a step toward justice.
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