The United Malays National Organisation cleared Najib Razak's RM50 million fine at the Kuala Lumpur High Court using contributions gathered through its specialized crowdfunding initiative. Under the terms of the conditional pardon, the former leader will serve out his remaining term through August 23, 2028, isolated from family at his Langgak Duta residence. Prison authorities recently evaluated the unoccupied property to ensure it meets requirements to operate as a designated detention site.
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Settling the court penalty satisfies the primary condition required for Najib Razak to tr…: Settling the court penalty satisfies the primary condition required for Najib Razak to transfer from Kajang Prison to home detention.
Freezing orders on personal assets had prevented the former prime minister from paying th…: Freezing orders on personal assets had prevented the former prime minister from paying the court-mandated fine without third-party political assistance.
A royal pardon had earlier halved the former premier's original 12-year prison sentence a…: A royal pardon had earlier halved the former premier's original 12-year prison sentence and lowered his fine from RM210 million.
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The "solidarity fund" set up for former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak had reached the target amount, UMNO said.
KUALA LUMPUR: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's United Malays National Organisation (UMNO) party said on Friday (Nov 6) that it has paid the RM50 million (US$12.3 million) fine imposed on him, paving the way for him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest as part of a conditional pardon granted by Malaysia’s king.
"The total funds raised through the Najib Razak Solidarity Fund launched on Sep 18 ... have reached the target amount and are sufficient," party secretary-general Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said in a statement.
"UMNO completed all payment procedures with the Kuala Lumpur High Court this morning.
"UMNO hereby officially closes the special Najib Razak Solidarity Fund account, which was established to receive public contributions. There is no longer a need for public crowdfunding for this purpose."
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