Malaysian government proposes home detention law amidst corruption concerns and criticism.

The Malaysian government, led by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, faces backlash over a proposed home detention law intended as an alternative punishment for certain offences. Critics suspect it benefits former Prime Minister Najib Razak, currently imprisoned for corruption linked to the 1MDB scandal. The proposal has raised concerns about its impact on anti-corruption efforts and the integrity of the government's commitments. An academic suggests excluding public interest convicts from this bill.