UMNO’s fundraiser for Najib draws sharp criticism on social media
A FUNDRAISING drive launched by Umno to help former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak pay a RM50 million fine has drawn sharp criticism and sarcasm from social media users. The campaign came after Najib was granted a conditional pardon allowi...
Umno, the Malaysian national party, launched a fundraising drive on September 18 to assist former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak in paying a RM50 million fine, following his conditional pardon. The fine is one of the conditions stipulated by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim, enabling Najib to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028.
The campaign has faced sharp criticism and sarcasm from social media users. One user, huzwhose, urged non-donors to "like" the post to show solidarity, with the post garnering over 31,000 views. Many questioned the necessity of public contributions, suggesting their funds would be better used to aid those in need. Some mocked Najib's wealth and lifestyle, while others debated whether the fine could be settled without public support, citing the value of his assets and contrasting the campaign with the plight of ordinary people seeking aid.
Umno secretary-general Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki acknowledged the campaign had amassed RM165,645 within its first hour.
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