Anwar disagrees with Umno paying Najib's RM50mil fine but says it is party's prerogative

The Star Malaysia · Bernama · 2026-11-06 08:42 UTC

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed disagreement with Umno's decision to pay the RM50mil fine on behalf of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, stressing that corruption and abuse of power issues must not be taken lightly.

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed disagreement with Umno's decision to pay the RM50mil fine on behalf of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, stressing that corruption and abuse of power issues must not be taken lightly.

Anwar said personal ties and goodwill towards Najib should not create the impression that corruption and abuse of power involving billions of ringgit could be overlooked.

However, he acknowledged that making the payment was Umno's prerogative, adding that the government respected the legal process and His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia's decision under the Federal Constitution.

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