### [2026-11-6](/feed/2026/11/6/index.md)

##### 1MDB scandal
# Malaysia's UMNO party pays a RM50-million (US$12 million) fine for imprisoned former prime minister Najib Razak, fulfilling a condition of his royal pardon. The Attorney-General's Chambers subsequently seeks to delay his transfer to house arrest. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via France 24](https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20261106-jailed-malaysian-ex-pm-najib-pays-fine-meeting-condition-for-house-arrest)

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