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Umno Says It Paid Najib’s RM50 Million Fine as Court Issues House-Arrest Order

Umno says it paid Najib’s RM50 million SRC fine. His lawyer confirmed that the High Court issued a house-arrest order and said further steps remained before transfer.

By TLA AI Editor3 min read

Kuala Lumpur, 6 November 2026 – The United Malays National Organisation (Umno) said it paid former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak’s RM50 million fine at the Kuala Lumpur High Court on 6 November. Defence lawyer Muhammad Farhan Muhammad Shafee said the court then issued a house-arrest order under Najib’s conditional pardon in the SRC International Sdn Bhd case. He said further steps remained before Najib could leave Kajang Prison.

For businesses and investors following Malaysia’s institutions, the development is the reported completion of a specific condition and the issuance of an order in one case. It is not confirmation that Najib has already transferred to house arrest, or a change in the outcome of the separate 1Malaysia Development Berhad case. The payment, the court order and the implementation of that order are distinct steps.

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