RM9.25mil raised so far for Najib, says Zahid
A solidarity fund for former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has raised RM9.25 million, falling significantly short of the RM50 million target required for his house arrest. Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is calling for further contributions to meet the Pardons Board's conditions.
Why it matters
The fundraising effort is a critical hurdle for Najib's transition from prison to house arrest, reflecting ongoing political tensions in Malaysia.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Najib Razak solidarity fund has raised RM9.25mil as of Sunday (Sept 27) but remains well short of its RM50mil target, says Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
The Umno president said more funds were still needed to meet the amount before Najib's house arrest could be fully implemented.
"As of 10am, we have collected RM9.25mil so far.
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