# Former Malaysia PM Najib Razak’s US$12.3 million fine paid by UMNO, paving way for house arrest

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/former-malaysia-pm-najib-razaks-us12-3-million-fine-paid-by-umno-paving-way-for-house-arrest/
- Published: 2026-11-06T05:25:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T06:22:36+00:00
- Original publisher: CNA (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-najib-razak-pays-fine-house-arrest-6520376
- Topics: Americas, Government, Politics, World

## Key points

- UMNO says it has paid Najib’s RM50 million fine.
- The payment meets a condition for house arrest under his pardon.
- Reports of his release were not confirmed by his family or lawyer.

## Summary

UMNO says it has paid the RM50 million (US$12.3 million) fine imposed on former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak, meeting a condition of his royal pardon. The payment could allow him to serve the rest of his prison sentence under house arrest, though reports of his imminent release had not been confirmed by his family or lawyer.

The party said its solidarity fund, launched on 18 September to collect public contributions, had reached its target and that it had completed payment procedures with the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Friday. Najib’s six-year term runs until 23 August 2028; he was initially jailed for 12 years over offences involving RM42 million transferred from SRC International, but received a partial royal pardon in 2024. His sentence was halved, and the fine was reduced to RM50 million.

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