The Sun (Malaysia)

Najib’s house cordoned off

- BY CHARLES RAMENDRAN

KUALA LUMPUR: The entrance to the residence of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak in Taman Duta was cordoned off by police yesterday as a precaution­ary security measure.

Sentul deputy police chief Supt Mohamed Rafiq Mohamed Mustafa said steps were being taken to ensure security in the neighbourh­ood is not breached by the movements of those who are not from the residentia­l area.

“It’s merely for the safety of the residents and nothing else. Although there have been no threats or other problems for now, we urge the public and media to refrain gathering in the area until it becomes a disturbanc­e to residents.

“We understand media personnel are eager to perform their duties but our concern is for the security in the area and this is just a precaution­ary step,” he told theSun.

Mohamed Rafi said five policemen are on duty roundthe-clock in the area.

The personnel have been detailed to inspect and perform checks on vehicles and people entering the housing estate.

After his fall from the top political post, Najib has not only come under the scrutiny of the new government over alleged discrepanc­ies of taxpayers funds but also the public.

On Saturday, after news of his plans to travel to Indonesia with his wife Datin Rosmah Mansor in a private jet went viral on social media, a large group of people gathered at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang to prevent him from leaving.

About 100 people peered into passing cars that slowed down at the entrance of the airport to

 ??  ?? Police block the road leading to Najib's residence in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, while foreign and local journalist­s (inset) wait in the area.
Police block the road leading to Najib's residence in Kuala Lumpur yesterday, while foreign and local journalist­s (inset) wait in the area.

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