{
  "id": 17955430,
  "title": "Najib fundraising drive still short of target, says Umno sec-gen",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/najib-fundraising-drive-still-short-of-target-says-umno-sec-gen",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T11:41:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/11/1570040/najib-fundraising-drive-still-short-target-says-umno-sec-gen"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Public donations continue to pour in to assist former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, despite the fundraising campaign falling short of its target to cover his fine. Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki reported that daily collections averaged between RM5,000 and RM10,000, with contributions ranging from as little as RM1 to RM10. Dr Asyraf Wajdi emphasized that this form of fundraising, known as crowdfunding, involved individuals from various backgrounds. Speaking to reporters after a program at the Durian Tunggal state constituency operations room, he expressed optimism about the momentum but declined to disclose the total amount collected, citing a desire for surprise. Dr Asyraf Wajdi stated that the party would announce the total once the appropriate time arrived. He also noted that political opponents were still referencing Najib's name during the Melaka election campaign, but he believed the public remembered his administration's impact on people's lives and the country's economy. Attorney-General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar confirmed that Najib still owed RM50 million in fine and would remain in prison until the payment was made.",
  "summary": "ALOR GAJAH: Public donations to help former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak continue to come in, although the fundraising drive has yet to reach its target to cover his fine.",
  "key_points": [
    "Najib's fundraising campaign fell short of RM50 million target",
    "Daily donations averaged RM5,000 to RM10,000 from various contributors",
    "Umno secretary-general optimistic about momentum, awaiting total amount"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}