Najib Razak's family thanks public for donations toward RM50 million fine

Family members of former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak have expressed gratitude for public donations intended to help pay a RM50 million fine. Najib's eldest son, Datuk Mohamad Nizar, stated that the contributions were voluntary and viewed by the family as a gesture of appreciation for his father's service.

The donations follow a decision by the Federal Territory Pardon Board to grant Najib, 73, a conditional pardon. This allows him to serve the remainder of his sentence under house arrest until August 23, 2028, provided he meets specific conditions, including the payment of the RM50 million fine.

In Pekan, the local UMNO division launched a solidarity fund on September 19 to support the payment. According to UMNO Pekan Chief Datuk Seri Mohammad Fakhruddin Mohd Arif, the fund collected RM36,204.15 within its first six days. The division expressed respect for the pardon granted by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Ibrahim.