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UMNO's September Storms Threaten Political Comeback

Published Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · Updated October 8

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  • On September 18, Malaysia's Pardons Board granted jailed former prime minister Najib Razak conditional house arrest, contingent on the full settlement of a RM50 million fine.

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  • Channel News Asia

    The article emphasizes how two seemingly unrelated events in September have awkwardly reinforced each other, challenging UMNO's long-held positions as the defender of the monarchy and its efforts to bury past corruption scandals.

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