Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak's US$12.3 million fine paid by UMNO, paving way for house arrest
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak's political party, UMNO, has paid his US$12.3 million fine using a public solidarity fund. This payment facilitates his transition from prison to house arrest under a conditional pardon.
Why it matters
The resolution of this high-profile corruption case and the transition to house arrest marks a significant development in Malaysian political and legal history.
The "solidarity fund" set up for former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak had reached the target amount, UMNO said.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak waves upon his arrival at the Kuala Lumpur High Court complex while escorted by prison officers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Oct 14, 2026. (Photo: AP/Vincent Thian)
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.
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