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Zahid launches Umno donation drive for Najib's RM50m fine
Umno seeks donations to pay Najib's RM50 million fine after conditional royal pardon
In brief
Umno seeks donations to pay Najib's RM50 million fine after conditional royal pardon Umno started a nationwide donation drive to help Najib Razak pay a RM50 million fine required by his conditional royal pardon. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Umno donation drive
Umno launched a nationwide donation drive to help Najib pay his RM50 million fine.
“Umno calls upon all party leaders, members and supporters to contribute voluntarily through an initiative that will be carried out transparently, in an orderly manner, and in full compliance with all applicable rules and laws.”
Conditional royal pardon
Najib received a conditional pardon allowing house arrest until August 2028 if he pays the fine.
“Sultan Ibrahim consented to grant Najib a conditional pardon permitting him to serve the remainder of his custodial sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, subject to the full payment of the RM50 million fine.”
Fine reduction
Najib's original 12-year sentence was reduced to six years and his fine cut from RM210 million to RM50 million.
“His original 12-year jail term was subsequently halved to six years and his initial RM210 million fine reduced to RM50 million following an earlier review by the Pardons Board in early 2024.”
House arrest terms
Najib will serve his sentence under house arrest until August 2028 if he pays the fine.
“The decision was concluded during the 64th meeting of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya at Istana Negara this morning.”
Legal compliance
Umno stressed transparency and legal compliance for the donation drive.
“Zahid emphasised that Umno’s advocacy for Najib had always been pursued with full propriety and humility, through the proper designated channels.”
Pardons board decision
The Pardons Board approved Najib's conditional pardon with payment terms.
“The Legal Affairs Division of the Prime Minister’s Department announced that Sultan Ibrahim had consented to grant Najib a conditional pardon.”
Najib's conviction
Najib was convicted in the SRC International corruption case linked to 1MDB.
“Najib was convicted in 2020 in the SRC International corruption case, one of several high-profile trials linked to the 1MDB scandal.”
The short version
Umno started a nationwide donation drive to help Najib Razak pay a RM50 million fine required by his conditional royal pardon.
