KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 13 — Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who is under house arrest, returned to his residence in Taman Duta at about 6.27pm today, concluding an outing that lasted nearly eight hours.

Najib left his home at approximately 10.28am and was escorted directly by prison department vehicles, Chinese-language newspaper Sin Chew Daily reported this evening.

He was spotted leaving for Friday prayers this morning before making his way back to his residence in the evening.

Najib, convicted of abuse of power, criminal breach of trust and money laundering involving RM42 million of SRC International Sdn Bhd funds, is serving the remainder of his six-year sentence under house arrest at his Jalan Langgak Duta residence until August 23, 2028, following a conditional royal pardon granted in September.

Under the strict conditions set by the Pardons Board, he is barred from engaging in political activities, making media statements, or appearing on social media.

He is also prohibited from leaving the gazetted premises without written permission, although prison officers are permitted to escort him for Friday prayers.