Umno hopes a decision by the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) not to dispute the existence of the alleged royal addendum will allow former prime minister Najib Abdul Razak to be placed under house arrest.

Party secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said in a statement that, as the AGC has confirmed the addendum existed, this acknowledges the royal decree for Najib’s home detention.

“It is hoped that by the grace...