{
  "id": 15602187,
  "title": "UM student who questioned donations to Najib stands by remarks",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/um-student-who-questioned-donations-to-najib-stands-by-remarks",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-19T12:19:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1559178/um-student-who-questioned-donations-najib-stands-remarks"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Universiti Malaya student Ummi Umairah Bakhit remains firm in her criticism of public donations to former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. She vowed not to apologize for her remarks at a recent summit, stating she believes it is crucial for individuals to speak out against corruption and maintain integrity without fear. Ummi reiterated her commitment to principles of integrity, equality, and justice, as well as her opposition to corruption. She recounted her past activism, including her participation in a demonstration against former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki and her advocacy for equal opportunities at her university. Despite facing online harassment and threats, Ummi expressed no fear, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and questioning the context of information. She questioned public donations to Najib, specifically citing his involvement in legal cases related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and his conviction in the SRC International case.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Universiti Malaya student Ummi Umairah Bakhit will not retract her remarks about public donations to former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, which she made at a summit here recently.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ummi Umairah Bakhit criticizes donations to Najib Razak.",
    "She stands by remarks, emphasizes integrity and justice.",
    "Faces online harassment, remains fearless in questioning corruption."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "UM student doubles down on Najib fundraiser criticism, says will 'never' apologise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/um-student-doubles-down-on-najib-fundraiser-criticism-says-will-never",
        "published": "2026-10-19T08:55:15.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}