Najib’s RM50m fine: Grassroots feel money could be put to better use for the rakyat
DESPITE announcements from top UMNO leaders that the party has raised more than RM1 million to help Datuk Seri Najib Razak pay his RM50 million fine, the grassroots have not welcomed this move. According to party insiders, several grassroots members,...
Despite UMNO leaders claiming to have raised over RM1 million for Najib Razak's RM50 million fine, grassroots members have expressed dissatisfaction with the move. Senior leaders claim the fundraising campaign is a bitter pill to swallow as many members are not living the lavish lifestyles of UMNO leaders. A branch leader from Negeri Sembilan revealed that while some families cannot afford decent medical care or struggle with one meal a day, the money could be put to better use.
Another senior member questioned why fundraising campaigns were not organized when party members needed funds for more important purposes. A woman leader said if UMNO wanted to win over the hearts of the people, it should use its resources for the rakyat instead of benefiting Najib individually. She noted that many in UMNO are sincere and in politics to serve the rakyat, not to enrich themselves.
The leader emphasized that RM50 million is a huge amount that could be used in multiple ways to help the rakyat instead of benefiting one man.
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Also reported by 4 other outlets
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- AG: Najib’s family hasn’t paid RM50m fine, house arrest still on hold malaymail.com
- Attorney-General: Najib house arrest still pending RM50m fine payment thevibes.com
- House arrest: Najib yet to settle RM50m fine - AG malaysiakini.com
