PM suggests for king to consider Najib's house arrest bid after 1MDB trial

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has suggested that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong only consider former premier Najib Abdul Razak’s house arrest bid after the conclusion of the latter’s ongoing 1MDB trial.

Anwar emphasised that, as prime minister, he would not override the king's authority and that his recommendations would only be made if the ruler asked for it...