{
  "id": 8611215,
  "title": "Keupayaan Najib bayar denda RM50 juta di luar kawalannya, kata peguam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/keupayaan-najib-bayar-denda-rm50-juta-di-luar-kawalannya-kata-peguam",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T04:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/20/keupayaan-najib-bayar-denda-rm50-juta-di-luar-kawalannya-kata-peguam"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak will serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, after receiving conditional pardon last Friday and paying a RM50 million fine, according to his lawyer. Due to the majority of his assets still being under government orders of attachment and seizure, Najib's lawyer stated that his ability to fulfill the conditional terms is contingent on factors beyond his control. Under the conditional pardon granted to Najib last Friday, the former Umno president will serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, subject to the payment of the fine and other conditions. Najib's law firm, Shafee & Co, said in a statement on his behalf that Najib is considering the best option to meet the conditions. Currently, Najib remains in Penjara Kajang while the conditions are being sorted out and his firm is investigating the practical implications and requirements. Most of the assets, bank accounts, and properties of his law firm are still under government attachment and seizure orders, which are not entirely within his control. The lawyer expressed gratitude to those who offered assistance in meeting the RM50 million fine condition, but stated that Najib does not want Umno members, supporters, or the general public to feel restricted or obligated to assist him. He remains thankful to those who, independently and based on their abilities, chose to show support and provide assistance. The firm stated that Najib also expressed respect for the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim, for granting his petition for the royal prerogative of royal pardon. His son accepted the decision of His Royal Highness with full gratitude and humility. Najib, 73, was granted conditional pardon last Friday, enabling him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, subject to the payment of the RM50 million fine and other conditions. According to the Attorney-General's Chambers, Najib must adhere to all the set conditions, and failure to comply will result in the conditional pardon being withdrawn. However, no details of the conditions were provided. Najib began serving his prison sentence in August 2022 after the Federal Court upheld his sentence for misuse of power, breach of trust, and misappropriation of 1MDB's RM42 million. He is currently serving his sentence in Penjara Kajang after the Federal Appeal Board reduced half of his original sentence of 12 years and RM210 million fine to RM50 million in February 2024. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong convened a meeting of the Federal Appeal Board, which includes state lawyers, a minister, and three individuals appointed by His Majesty.",
  "summary": "Firma guaman Shafee & Co berkata sebahagian besar aset, akaun bank dan hartanah bekas perdana menteri masih tertakluk perintah pembekuan dan penguatkuasaan oleh kerajaan.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Keupayaan Najib bayar denda RM50 juta di luar kawalannya, kata peguam",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/keupayaan-najib-bayar-denda-rm50-juta-di-luar-kawalannya-kata-peguam-8613352",
        "published": "2026-09-20T04:07:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}