Najib Razak’s reported RM50 million fine remains unpaid, with some outlets saying the former prime minister is expected to pay to serve the rest of his sentence under house arrest, while others report no payment has occurred.
Early reports focused on officers and lawyers arriving at the High Court payment counter or on claims that payment would be made the same day. However, later coverage emphasizes that no payment is reflected as of specific times, and that the former prime minister will remain in prison while the fine is not settled. Multiple outlets quote or reference statements from figures linked to UMNO and legal representatives.
Several stories also highlight disagreement or uncertainty within the legal process: one outlet reports Najib’s lawyer says he did not receive any order to pay the RM50 million fine, and another says the lawyer is unaware of plans to settle it that day. Another outlet attributes a denial to UMNO leadership regarding rumours that Najib was ready to make the payment.
Overall, outlets broadly agree on the core issue—whether the RM50 million fine for house arrest has been paid—and differ mainly on whether they lead with the expectation of payment or with confirmations that it has not yet happened.
