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UMNO is crowdfunding Najib’s house arrest fine. Detractors are chipping in for a different reason

Malaysians online have responded to the crowdfunding with memes and mock transfers.

Najib Razak’s residence in Kuala Lumpur, where preparations for his house arrest is said to be underway.

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ST’s assistant Life editor Clara Lock has reduced her alcohol consumption drastically since April.

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