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The interpretation of the Conditional Pardon Order and the implications of the Order of Discharge involving former premier Najib Abdul Razak require further clarification to establish whether the Prisons Department has the authority to implement house arrest for the former Prime Minister.
Home Affairs Minister aifuddin Nasution Ismail said the department, as the implementing agency, needed to ensure that its actions did not result in wrongful detention.
"We are the implementing agency. The Order of Discharge states that he is to be released, whereas the Pardons Board refers to house arrest. House arrest is different from release. So, from our position, which one should we follow? These are legal documents and if there is any ambiguity, we refer the matter to the court," he said.