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UMNO’s fundraiser for Najib draws sharp criticism on social media

Malaysia Times desk Original: The Vibes↗ 9/19 18:04 X
UMNO’s fundraiser for Najib draws sharp criticism on social media
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Umno announced the fundraising campaign on Sept 18, after the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim granted Najib a conditional pardon.

From the original report

A FUNDRAISING drive launched by Umno to help former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak pay a RM50 million fine has drawn sharp criticism and sarcasm from social media users.

The campaign came after Najib was granted a conditional pardon allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest, with payment of the fine among the conditions.

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The Vibes
Originally published
Sep 19, 2026
Updated here
Sep 19, 2026
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