{
  "id": 15344014,
  "title": "Nga backs UM student who questioned donations to Najib",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/nga-backs-um-student-who-questioned-donations-to-najib",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T04:05:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1558095/nga-backs-um-student-who-questioned-donations-najib"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Perak DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming has expressed support for Universiti Malaya student Ummi Umairah Bakhit, 23, who recently questioned donations to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Nga called for additional T-shirts featuring the slogan \"The stupidest thing I have ever seen in my life is donating to Najib Razak, the country's number one crook\" to be printed. The Perak DAP chairman praised Ummi's comments, considering them a reflection of public sentiment, especially among the younger generation. He welcomed UM's decision not to take disciplinary action against Ummi, emphasizing the importance of young people expressing their views. Nga highlighted the clash of values, expressing concern over corruption being glorified instead of condemned. He urged voters to support Pakatan Harapan in the upcoming general election to prevent corrupt individuals from remaining in power.",
  "summary": "IPOH: DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming has called for more T-shirts bearing a slogan criticising donations to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to be printed.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nga Kor Ming supports Ummi Umairah's criticism of Najib Razak's donations.",
    "Perak DAP chairman praises Ummi's comments as reflecting public sentiment.",
    "UM decided not to take disciplinary action against Ummi."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Nga’s endorsement of the student’s dissent signals a strategic effort to align political leadership with the growing vocal opposition to corruption among the younger electorate.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Social media users defend UM student amid backlash over Najib fundraiser",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/social-media-users-defend-um-student-amid-backlash-over-najib",
        "published": "2026-10-18T05:59:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}