{
  "id": 18453121,
  "title": "Umno bayar denda RM50 juta Najib",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/umno-bayar-denda-rm50-juta-najib-18453121",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T05:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/11/06/umno-berjaya-kumpul-dana-untuk-najib-jalani-tahanan-rumah"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Umno has explained the RM50 million fine imposed on former Prime Minister Najib Razak, allowing him to complete his prison sentence under house arrest after his conviction for abusing power, breaking criminal trust, and embezzling RM42 million belonging to SRC International. Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, Deputy General Secretary of Umno, stated that the party had successfully collected sufficient funds through a fundraising campaign launched last September. \"We would like to express our gratitude to party members and the public for their contributions,\" he said. Najib's lawyers, Farhan Shafee and Lutfi Azhar, had visited the High Court payment counter before proceeding to the Registrar of Criminal Cases. Two individuals representing Najib arrived at the court to handle the payment of the fine. However, Najib's wife Rosmah Mansor denied the report. In January 2024, the then-Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Shah Abdul Aziz reduced Najib's prison sentence by half and lowered the fine to RM50 million through a royal pardon. In September, Sultan Ibrahim further pardoned Najib, allowing him to serve the remaining prison time under house arrest until August 23, 2028, provided he paid the RM50 million fine and complied with other specified conditions. According to Berita Harian, security control has been tightened along Najib's residential road in Jalan Langgak Duta, Kuala Lumpur, as speculation arises that he may return home later today. Sentul Police Chief Anuar Bakri Abdul Salam stated that security preparations and surveillance have been underway since the morning, though the police have not received any specific information regarding these efforts. Anuar added that these measures are precautionary, and the police are ready to handle any potential issues. Police have been monitoring the road leading to Najib's residence since 10:30 AM, setting up barriers to prevent unauthorized individuals from approaching the house. Over 50 officers and plainclothes personnel were deployed at the location, along with two tents for operational and security purposes, while media personnel were directed to remain outside the restricted area. Most right-wing IPD Sentul officers were also seen at the scene.",
  "summary": "Bekas perdana menteri itu kini akan menjalani baki hukuman di bawah tahanan rumah.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "‘Payment completed’: Umno settles Najib’s RM50m fine, paving way for house arrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/payment-completed-umno-settles-najibs-rm50m-fine-paving-way-for-house",
        "published": "2026-11-06T05:22:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "[UPDATED] Umno's choice to pay Najib's RM50mil fine but I disagree, says Anwar",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/updated-umnos-choice-to-pay-najibs-rm50mil-fine-but-i-disagree-says",
        "published": "2026-11-06T07:04:22.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}