{
  "id": 8813037,
  "title": "Rosmah: Now I know who our true friends are",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/rosmah-now-i-know-who-our-true-friends-are",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-21T01:12:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/21/rosmah-now-i-know-who-our-true-friends-are/235923"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor expressed her appreciation for the support her husband, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, has received during this challenging period. In a statement, Rosmah stated that the outpouring of assistance has revealed who the true friends are, both locally and internationally. She mentioned that contacts from Brunei, Italy, Singapore, Canada, and other nations had reached out, expressing their joy at Najib's recent developments and willingness to contribute to his cause. Rosmah emphasized that these individuals were only interested in seeing Najib return to his family. However, the statement did not disclose the amount of donations or how the funds would be distributed. The Federal Territories Pardons Board recently granted Najib a conditional pardon, allowing him to serve the remainder of his prison sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, provided he pays a RM50 million fine and adheres to other conditions. Umno, Najib's political party, has established a solidarity fund to aid him in fulfilling this financial obligation. The party secretary-general, Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki, reported that the fund raised RM165,645 within the first hour, and over RM634,000 within three hours, with numerous small donations pouring in. By Saturday morning, the fund had surpassed RM1 million, and Asyraf encouraged supporters to continue contributing, regardless of the amount. Umno president, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, assured the public that the fund would be managed transparently and in compliance with the law. Najib's legal team from Shafee & Co confirmed that, although touched by the support, their client did not wish to place undue burden or expectation on Umno, its members, or the general public.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 — Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor said the response to her husband’s situation has shown...",
  "key_points": [
    "Rosmah appreciates support for Najib Razak during challenging period",
    "Contacts from Brunei, Italy, Singapore, Canada, and other nations reach out",
    "Umno party establishes solidarity fund to aid Najib's financial obligation"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The outpouring of support for Najib reveals a loyal network of friends and donors, both domestically and internationally, who are willing to contribute to his cause and help him meet his financial obligations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Rosmah: Now I know who our true friends are",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/rosmah-now-i-know-who-our-true-friends-are-8814488",
        "published": "2026-09-21T01:12:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}