Najib Razak’s crowdfunding raises over RM1 million amid mixed reactions

Najib Razak’s crowdfunding raises over RM1 million amid mixed reactions

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The UMNO party's 'Najib Razak Solidarity Fund' has collected more than RM1 million to help the former Malaysian premier pay a fine allowing him to serve his remaining jail term at home. The campaign has attracted both support and ridicule, including symbolic one-cent donations. A legal expert noted the absence of specific Malaysian laws regulating this type of crowdfunding.

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