A court in Malaysia has denied former Prime Minister Najib Razak’s request to suspend his 15-year jail sentence. The decision dashes hopes that Razak might soon be transferred to house arrest. This possibility arose from expectations surrounding a royal pardon he was seeking in relation to a separate case. Razak was convicted in 2020 of corruption charges linked to the 1MDB scandal. The court’s rejection indicates that, for now, he will remain incarcerated. Further legal challenges and the outcome of his separate pardon request will continue to shape his future. The situation underscores the ongoing legal battles faced by the former leader.