The "solidarity fund" set up for former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak had reached the target amount, UMNO said. KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak was released from jail on Friday (Nov 6) to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest, after his fine was paid as part of. Malaysia’s former prime minister clears condition for transfer from prison, but separate 15-year graft sentence remains under.