No special treatment is being accorded to former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak who is undergoing 12 years’ imprisonment at the Kajang prison in Selangor, a report has said.
Utusan Malaysia quoted a source saying that apart from being placed in an isolation cell to ensure his safety as a high-profile inmate, the Pekan MP is being treated like any other prisoner under Regulation 8 of the Prisons Act 2000.
“As a former leader, security for him would of course be tightened to ensure his safety during incarceration.
“Meals for him are based on the diet given to every other prisoner, five times a day. However, if Najib needs a special diet, it has to come through a recommendation by a medical officer, due to health reasons,” the source told the Malay daily.
According to the source further, Najib is also allowed to exercise and participate in recreational activities according to prison rules.
Cold water bath and fan
Meanwhile, the daily also spoke to another source close to Najib, who confirmed the former finance minister has to bathe in cold water in his cell, which only has a single fan installed.
In fact, the source said Najib suffered rashes on his neck due to the heat in his cell.
“There is not even a single switch or plug point in his cell. He has allergies that can cause him to stop breathing in his sleep, so a machine is needed to help him breathe while sleeping.
“They have to use an extension wire for the machine,” the source told the daily.
As for medical-related matters, Najib is not given access to special doctors and has to rely on existing doctors in prison, added the source.
According to the source further, Najib is given access to books and stationery to help him pass time, provided they are approved by the prison warden.
Najib is currently serving 12 years in jail for abuse of power, criminal breach of trust, and money laundering linked to RM42 million of SRC International funds. In addition, he was also fined RM210 million.
He has since filed a petition for a royal pardon and his status as the Pekan MP would depend on the outcome of the petition.
Najib also still faces four ongoing criminal cases involving 1MDB, audit report tampering, the International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC), and another SRC case. - Mkini
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