Najib touched by RM50mil fund support, says daughter
KUALA LUMPUR: “Daddy really did not expect so many people to be willing to contribute,” Nooryana Najwa said, quoting her father, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who was touched by efforts to raise the RM50 million fine through the Solidarity Fund to allow him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest.
Datuk Seri Najib Razak expressed deep emotion upon learning that the public had generously contributed to a RM50 million fine through the Solidarity Fund, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest. His daughter, Nooryana Najwa, or Yana Najib, spoke to the media about the impact this support had on her father.
Yana stated that her father repeatedly expressed his gratitude for the outpouring of contributions, emphasizing the sincerity and generosity of the people. She noted that he was genuinely touched by the willingness of individuals to contribute towards the effort, without any pressure or obligation. The fine must first be paid to the court, and only after obtaining a payment receipt from the prison authorities can Najib's house arrest process be initiated.
Yana also highlighted the efforts of Umno in leading the Solidarity Fund, while emphasizing that the decision to contribute was entirely voluntary and based on each person's ability to do so. She expressed her appreciation to those who inquired about her father's well-being and prayed for his welfare. Najib was granted a conditional pardon by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, allowing him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until Aug 23, 2028, contingent upon the settlement of the RM50 million fine.
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