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Najib says no obligation to pay RM50m fine
Najib urges supporters to voluntarily fund RM50m fine without obligation as Umno solidarity fund hits RM1m.
In brief
Najib urges supporters to voluntarily fund RM50m fine without obligation as Umno solidarity fund hits RM1m. Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak states supporters should not feel obliged to pay RM50m fine under conditional pardon, as Umno's solidarity fund reaches RM1m within a day. Originally reported by Malay…
Najib's conditional pardon
Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak says Malaysians who offered to help pay the RM50 million fine required under his conditional royal pardon should not feel burdened or obliged to do so.
“No one should feel obliged to help pay RM50m fine”
Umno solidarity fund
The Najib Razak Solidarity Fund set up by Umno to help meet the payment reached RM1 million by 9.30am yesterday, less than a day after it was launched.
“RM1 million”
Fund collection progress
Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said the fund collected RM165,645 within its first hour and RM634,562.02 within three hours, with many contributors giving RM10 or RM50.
“RM165,645”
Fund launch details
The fund was launched after Umno president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said contributions were open to party leaders, members and supporters, as well as anyone wishing to show their support voluntarily.
“RM10 or RM50”
Conditional pardon terms
The Federal Territories Pardons Board granted Najib a conditional pardon on Friday, allowing him to serve the remainder of his SRC International sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, subject to payment of the RM50 million fine and other conditions.
“August 23, 2028”
Mixed online reactions
The fundraising effort has drawn mixed reactions online, with some questioning the decision to raise money for Najib and whether such funds could instead help people facing financial hardship.
“financial hardship”
Attorney General clarification
The Attorney General has clarified that the conditional pardon applies only to the prison sentence imposed in the SRC International case.
“SRC International case”
The headline
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak states supporters should not feel obliged to pay RM50m fine under conditional pardon, as Umno's solidarity fund reaches RM1m within a day.
