Event Brief
Fund launched to help Najib pay house-arrest fine
By The BriefBrief · Sources (8)
Filed: Sep 18, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET
UPDATED Sep 19, 2026 at 6:10 AM ET
Summary: A fund has been set up to help former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak pay a fine of more than $198,000 within three hours. His remaining jail term has been commuted to house arrest on the condition that the fine is paid.
WHO: Najib Razak; a fund set up to help him pay the fine
WHAT: A fund was launched to help Najib Razak pay a fine required for his house-arrest commutation.
WHEN: Sep 18, 2026 at 10:35 PM ET
WHERE: Malaysia
WHY: His jail term was commuted to house arrest on condition that the fine is paid within a short deadline.
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