Where did UMNO's RM50 million payment for Najib's release come from?
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There must be an audit for the now "closed" special account, as the public and authorities need to know the source of all contributions, foreign and local.
From the original report
UMNO's announcement that it has settled Datuk Seri Najib Razak's RM50 million fine has brought fresh attention to the party's fundraising exercise, with questions now being raised over where the money came from and how quickly the target was eventually met.
This is, in fact, a normal requirement for any Malaysian individual or organisation. Receiving or sending out significant funds. We must not forget that Najib was convicted of stealing billions from Malaysia.
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- Nov 6, 2026
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