{
  "id": 8188250,
  "title": "UMNO launches donation drive to help Najib pay RM50 million fine – Zahid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/umno-launches-donation-drive-to-help-najib-pay-rm50-million-fine-zahid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-18T06:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Vibes",
    "slug": "the-vibes",
    "url": "https://www.thevibes.com/articles/news/127430/umno-launches-donation-drive-to-help-najib-pay-rm50-million-fine-zahid"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United Malay National Organisation (UMNO) has initiated a nationwide fundraising campaign to aid former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in meeting the RM50 million fine imposed on him following his conditional royal pardon. UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi revealed that the fundraising effort is open to party leaders, members, supporters, and even other parties interested in making voluntary contributions. The initiative aims to be executed transparently and in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi expressed gratitude to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, for the decision made at today's Pardons Board meeting, which permits Najib to complete his sentence under house arrest. This development is highly significant for Najib, his family, and the entire UMNO community, who had long anticipated such a resolution.",
  "summary": "UMNO has launched a nationwide donation drive to assist former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak in settling the RM50 million fine imposed on him under his conditional royal pardon. UMNO President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi stated that the col...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Najib granted conditional house arrest in SRC case",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/najib-granted-conditional-house-arrest-in-src-case",
        "published": "2026-09-18T04:13:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Zahid announces Umno donation drive to pay Najib’s RM50m fine following conditional pardon",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/zahid-announces-umno-donation-drive-to-pay-najibs-rm50m-fine",
        "published": "2026-09-18T05:30:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}