Citing potential ‘delays’ and need to expedite, Najib’s lawyer asks for ‘house arrest’ order challenge be heard by apex court instead

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Najib Razak's lawyers requested the Federal Court to directly hear his challenge against an addendum allowing him to serve his remaining sentence under house arrest, citing concerns about delays if the case were remitted to the High Court. The Federal Court dismissed the request, stating there were procedural matters to address and that the High Court was the appropriate venue. The court emphasized its commitment to timely case resolution despite upcoming retirements of panel members.