“Prison Mansion” — Someone Listed Najib’s House As A Jail On Waze & Google Maps
The cheeky listings have caught the attention of Malaysian netizens.
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Looks like someone has given the former prime minister's residence a rather interesting new name on navigation apps
Malaysian netizens have spotted an unexpected listing on Google Maps and Waze, and it's safe to say it's not your usual house listing.
The residence of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in Taman Duta, Kuala Lumpur, has been labelled "Prison Mansion" on the navigation platforms.
The unusual name comes after the property was officially declared a prison under Section 3 of the Prisons Act 1995 on 6 November
This declaration was made to facilitate Najib's house arrest for the remainder of his SRC International sentence, following a conditional royal pardon and the payment of a RM50 million fine.
According to the Federal Government Gazette, the declaration covers the buildings and land at the Jalan Langgak Duta property, effectively designating it as a prison for the detention of individuals in lawful custody.
However, it's unclear whether the rather creative "Prison Mansion" label was an official update or suggestion submitted by a member of the public.
For context, Google Maps and Waze allow users to suggest changes to place names and other location details
These suggestions are reviewed by the companies before they appear on the platform.
