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Najib Razak's house arrest rumors dismissed amid party's struggle to pay fine

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Lawyers for former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak have denied rumors of his impending transfer to house arrest. This speculation arises as his party, the United Malays National Organisation (Umno), reportedly struggles to raise the 50 million ringgit (US$12.3 million) fine required for his release. Analysts suggest that Najib's return, even to house arrest, could provide Umno with a political advantage in the lead-up to the next general election. AI

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Najib Razak's house arrest rumors dismissed amid party's struggle to pay fine

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Joseph Sipalan ·

    Lawyer dismisses rumours of Malaysia’s Najib settling US$12.3 million fine

    Lawyers for Malaysia’s jailed former prime minister Najib Razak on Wednesday dismissed speculation about his imminent transfer to house arrest, as his former ruling party struggles to raise the 50 million ringgit (US$12.3 million) fine needed to bring him home. The rumours came a…

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