Umno can sell their assets to help Najib

YOURSAY | Umno can sell their assets to help Najib

Published: Sep 22, 2026 8:05 AM


YOURSAY | 'There is no need to ask ordinary Malaysians to donate.'


From Brunei to Italy, Najib's RM50m fine draws donors from far and wide, says Rosmah

OCT: Rosmah Mansor should thank these good Samaritans for their kind thoughts and deeds. However, the first principle should be for the immediate family to help, especially when they are wealthy enough.

It is improper to seek help from good Samaritans when family members could contribute.


Rosmah should also assure these good Samaritans that if and when her husband, former premier Najib Abdul Razak, has his money unfrozen, the donations will be returned with reasonable interest.

For an ordinary rakyat who is punished for stealing a tin of Milo, there is no such option or generosity. If Najib can afford top lawyers, one could reasonably ask whether he still has access to other resources.

As a man who wants to maintain respect and dignity, Najib should find his own means to pay the fine rather than trouble ordinary Malaysians or overseas donors. The rakyat helped with his first bail, but that money was not repaid.

Another point is that Umno has many assets and investments. It could monetise some of these resources and help, as suggested by Deputy Prime Minister and Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.


Najib has done much for Umno in the past; perhaps now is the time for Umno to help him in return. Don't trouble the rakyat, many of whom are already living from hand to mouth.

Quigonbond: Good. Keep it (the donations) coming. MACC and Bank Negara Malaysia can trace these monies because we never know if the donors are connected to the matter. Maybe a certain kingdom's ruler will also provide another donation.

Anon2000: Nooryana Najib, your father was convicted in connection with funds that did not belong to him. Do you agree that he should be allowed to go home? Also, why didn't your mother foot the entire RM50 million herself? She didn't have to burden others.


BrownWalrus3447: Something is wrong with those who donated to Najib's fund. Would they do the same if asked to donate to the poor or to an 1MDB recovery fund? Somehow, we are teaching the wrong values.

Bobbyo: Najib and Rosmah should remember that their political legacy has been closely associated with Umno's 2018 defeat. These donation campaigns could again become a political issue for Umno and PAS.

As a religious party, PAS has a right to stand for justice and accountability. By defending a convicted former leader, it risks inviting further questions about its position. So keep advertising these donation drives if you wish, but expect them to attract political scrutiny.

BlackDeer5241: Rosmah, sell your Birkin bags and other luxury items. There is no need to ask ordinary Malaysians to donate. It is unusual to see a donation drive to help someone pay a court-imposed penalty and potentially secure a different form of imprisonment.

If I were in her position, I would keep quiet. Many Malaysians remain angry over the billions linked to the 1MDB scandal, money that could have been used for the benefit of ordinary rakyat.

Anonymous_1594: After this RM50 million collection, which is chicken feed to the oligarchs, I hope they will continue raising funds to help bail the country out of the 1MDB financial quagmire. We rakyat are being taxed to the bones these days.

GP2025: Don't they have any dignity? They are wealthy, yet they are accepting donations from ordinary people. They should decline and maintain their dignity.

LimeSinga1592: Are donations taxable or tax-exempt? If they come from foreign countries, are there any tax or regulatory issues?

BlueShark1548: No worries, Rosmah. Who knows, Saudi royalty may donate RM50 million and spare Umno members and sympathisers from having to make the sacrifice.

Determined Sarawakian: These people can donate to help with the financial consequences of the 1MDB scandal. Why not donate to Madani programmes or Malaysian citizens to safeguard welfare, healthcare, education and security?

Why should wealthy individuals receive more financial support than ordinary people?

Harmonious Harmony: Rosmah has merely confirmed that there are people around the world willing to support Najib. Bank Negara has a role in examining the financial transactions, while MACC can investigate if there are grounds to do so.

Bornean: Rosmah, even if your darling is placed under house arrest, he won't necessarily be living with you or his family. He will still be serving his sentence. Everything will be status quo. The only difference is that he will be in a house instead of Kajang Prison.

In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida: No, you have got it wrong. Bossku (Najib) will not necessarily be returning home to live with his family. House arrest is still a form of serving a sentence. Please understand that distinction.

6th Generation Immigrant: It is still misleading to suggest that house arrest means Najib has been pardoned. Malaysians were told that it would simply allow him to complete his sentence under a different arrangement. He has not been acquitted.

Winning Scarecrow: This is clear evidence that Bossku is still loved by people around the world. These supporters question the decision by Malaysians to replace him with current PM Anwar Ibrahim.

Some Malaysians may also feel that life under Bossku was better than it is today under the Madani government. Under Anwar's leadership, however, Islam is gaining greater prominence, and non-Muslims have had to adjust to that reality.