Lifting asset freeze not enough to cover RM50mil fine, says Najib’s son
Nizar Najib says 'a lot more needs to be done' to raise the amount, and thanked all those who donated over RM36,000 in Pekan.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak would still struggle to cover the RM50 million fine imposed on him for SRC International conviction, even if the freeze on his assets were lifted, according to his son Nizar Najib. The Peramu Jaya assemblyman stated that lifting the freeze would indeed help his father in some capacity, but emphasized that a significant amount of fundraising is still required.
Reporters from Pahang Media were quoted saying that while lifting the freeze on the assets would help, much more needs to be done to raise the total amount. Nizar also expressed gratitude towards the public for their contributions to the Najib Razak Solidarity Fund, which has so far raised over RM2 million. The fund, launched by the United Malays National Organisation (Umno) on September 18, aims to help the former prime minister settle the RM50 million fine.
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