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Najib said earlier on his Facebook that he and his family were
taking a holiday overseas from Saturday and would return next
week.
But, moments later, the immigration department said on its
official Facebook page that Najib and his wife, Rosmah Mansor,
were blacklisted from leaving Malaysia.
"I have been informed that the Malaysian Immigration Department
will not allow my family and me to go overseas," Najib said in a
tweet after the immigration ban was announced.
"I respect the directive and will remain with my family in the
country."
Najib, 64, lost to former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad in
this week's general election.
Mahathir, who was sworn in as prime minister on Thursday, has
vowed to investigate a multi-billion-dollar graft scandal at
state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), which was
founded by Najib.
Najib has consistently denied any wrongdoing in connection with
1MDB.
Two sources told Reuters on Friday that Mahathir will appoint a
finance ministry adviser to oversee the recovery of billions of
dollars allegedly stolen from 1MDB.
Najib said earlier on Facebook he accepted responsibility for
the election loss, and while on holiday would consider his
position as president of the United Malay National Organisation
(UMNO) party and chairman of the routed Barisan Nasional
coalition.
(Reporting by Rozanna Latiff and Joseph Sipalan; writing by
Praveen Menon; Editing by John Chalmers)
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