Bailing Out the Powerful: A Cautionary Tale of Corruption and Solidarity Malaysia is still reeling from its recent electoral upheaval, but a disturbing development has emerged that highlights the country's ongoing struggle with corruption.
A solidarity fund set up by UMNO to help former Prime Minister Najib Razak pay his RM50 million fine raised over $198k in just three hours.
This initiative is ostensibly aimed at providing support for an embattled leader, but it raises important questions about accountability and the limits of public support for those in power.