Social media users defend UM student amid backlash over Najib fundraiser
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The post also drew attention to the government’s financial obligations arising from the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) scandal.
From the original report
SOCIAL media users have defended Universiti Malaya student Ummi Umairah Bakhit amid backlash over her remarks, urging people to stop attacking her personally.
In a post, user @daya.nandan said there was nothing wrong with Ummi questioning the fundraising campaign to help former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak pay his RM50 million fine, arguing that the issues raised extended to public spending, healthcare and the future of young Malaysians.
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