Scramble ensues at Sungai Buloh as Najib being sent to Kajang Prison instead


SUNGAI BULOH: Confusion reigned within the media group here after word broke out that Datuk Seri Najib Razak would instead be sent to Kajang Prison.

Journalists have been waiting at the Sungai Buloh Prison here since 5pm Tuesday (Aug 23) with the understanding that the former prime minister would be sent here following his failed appeal at the Apex Court.

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However, it was then learnt that he would be sent to the Kajang Prison instead.

That led to frantic scrambles from the media team outside Sungai Buloh Prison, with some attempting to make the journey to Kajang in the rainy weather.

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