Lawyer dismisses rumours of Malaysia’s Najib settling US$12.3 million fine

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Lawyers for jailed former Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak denied rumours that he is about to be transferred to house arrest. His former party, UMNO, is reportedly struggling to raise the 50 million ringgit fine associated with his return, while analysts say a transfer could boost the party politically.

Lawyers for Malaysia’s jailed former prime minister Najib Razak on Wednesday dismissed speculation about his imminent transfer to house arrest, as his former ruling party struggles to raise the 50 million ringgit (US$12.3 million) fine needed to bring him home. The rumours came as Najib’s United Malays National Organisation (Umno) seeks to build on recent electoral victories, with analysts saying his return to house arrest could give the party a boost among supporters ahead of the next general...