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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has underscored the gravity of financial losses at Tabung Haji, describing the RM12 billion shortfall as clear evidence of misconduct requiring swift corrective action.
The MACC has arrested seven people linked to Tabung Haji, including senior executives and a shipping company chief, as part of a high-profile corruption inquiry stemming from a royal commission investigation.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has remanded a shipping company CEO and a construction director for five days as part of an ongoing investigation into Tabung Haji. Five other individuals have been released on bail pending further inquiries.
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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has characterised the Tabung Haji fund's difficulties as a national concern affecting all Malaysians, rejecting the notion that it is exclusively a Muslim community issue.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has detained a shipping company CEO holding a Datuk title alongside six others to support inquiries into findings from the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry, signalling intensified enforcement action.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed that fund siphoning, locally termed 'sakau', definitively took place at Tabung Haji, emphasising that RM12 billion in losses from the pilgrimage savings institution cannot be described any other way.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled that government scrutiny of statutory bodies will extend to Felda following the Tabung Haji investigation, with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong backing broader accountability measures.
Academic experts have emphasised that the Royal Commission of Inquiry's report on Tabung Haji requires sweeping institutional reforms, particularly in risk management protocols and board independence, to protect Muslim depositors' funds.
Government backbencher Datuk Dr Zaliha Mustafa has attacked Perikatan Nasional MPs for walking out of parliament during debate on a Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Lembaga Tabung Haji management.
Financial analysts and Islamic organizations have urged depositors to maintain confidence in Tabung Haji following the public release of a Royal Commission of Inquiry report, noting the institution's five consecutive years of positive net assets and implementation of reform measures.
Tabung Haji's comprehensive recovery programme since 2018 has delivered tangible improvements in financial stability and service quality, Minister Zulkifli Hasan told parliament, with the pilgrimage cost maintained despite inflationary pressures.
An IIUM economist warns that implementing Royal Commission recommendations on Tabung Haji requires more than meeting deadlines—clear performance metrics and transparent reporting are essential to rebuild public trust.
Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has refuted claims of any involvement in or oversight of Tabung Haji matters during his time serving as deputy minister in the Prime Minister's Department.
Bank Negara Malaysia has clarified that guidance provided to Tabung Haji forms part of its constitutional responsibility to safeguard financial stability, despite TH not being directly regulated by the central bank.
A Malaysian economic analyst has stressed that Tabung Haji requires competent leadership and robust governance frameworks to prevent repeating past failures and better serve depositors seeking to perform the Hajj pilgrimage.
Civil society groups have renewed calls for a comprehensive, independent investigation into systemic failures at Lembaga Tabung Haji following the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings.
The Malaysian Press Institute, IKIM, and Tabung Haji jointly conducted a media briefing in Kuala Lumpur to help journalists better understand the RCI investigation, focusing on management integrity rather than religious or racial dimensions.
A prominent lawyer involved in the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry has urged authorities to prosecute offenders promptly once investigations yield sufficient evidence, warning that delays risk eroding public trust in the troubled savings institution.
PAS President Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has criticised Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim for not attending a special parliamentary sitting to discuss the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Lembaga Tabung Haji.
Malaysia's political landscape shifted this week as scrutiny intensified over Tabung Haji's substantial financial losses alongside DAP's internal discussions about its electoral strategy heading into the next general election.
A former Court of Appeal judge has cautioned that the Tabung Haji Royal Commission findings cannot independently justify criminal prosecution, emphasizing that enforcement agencies must conduct separate investigations to gather court-admissible evidence.
Despite recent scrutiny from a Royal Commission of Inquiry, Malaysian depositors maintain unwavering confidence in Tabung Haji's role as their trusted partner for managing haj savings and fulfilling their religious obligations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission is exploring the possibility of engaging foreign forensic experts to assist its widening investigation into Tabung Haji, which already encompasses 14 separate probe papers spanning various investments, agreements and contracts.
The MACC is exploring international forensic assistance as its Tabung Haji investigation expands, having interviewed 115 witnesses and detained seven suspects in what officials describe as an increasingly complex financial matter.
Political analysts have criticized opposition lawmakers' decision to walk out of parliamentary proceedings on the Tabung Haji Royal Commission inquiry, arguing the boycott undermines their constitutional role in holding government accountable to Malaysia's 10 million depositors.
The government is weighing the establishment of a multi-agency task force to coordinate investigations into alleged misconduct at Tabung Haji, Malaysia's Islamic pilgrimage savings scheme, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan announced.
Malaysia's government has vowed to hold all parties accountable in ongoing investigations into Tabung Haji's investment practices and financial management, with assurances that no one will receive protection.
Islamic finance group IKRAM says current investigations into Tabung Haji are sufficient, opposing calls for a new Royal Commission of Inquiry. Finance Ministry reveals nearly RM13 billion in losses from problematic investments.
Malaysia's government has referred the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji to multiple authorities including police, MACC, Bank Negara and the tax board for comprehensive investigation into the pilgrimage fund's operations.
Malaysia's Communications Minister has confirmed that the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji will be referred to law enforcement and financial regulatory bodies for full investigation. The report documented governance failures from 2014 to 2020.
Police have documented statements from 134 witnesses in their investigation into the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji, with 10 additional witnesses recently questioned.
Barisan Nasional figure Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir has cautioned stakeholders against making sweeping judgements regarding Lembaga Tabung Haji based on the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings, arguing the investigation operated within restrictive boundaries.
The government is releasing the Tabung Haji RCI report gradually to safeguard financial stability and protect over 10 million Muslim depositors, rather than pursuing political advantage, says Deputy Minister Aiman Athirah.
The Malaysian government unveiled comprehensive reforms to Tabung Haji following a Royal Commission of Inquiry, including Securities Commission oversight of investments and legal restrictions preventing active politicians from serving on the board.
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman has condemned opposition lawmakers for boycotting parliament's debate on the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry findings, claiming their absence undermines accountability for over 10 million depositors.
Malaysia's parliament proceeded with a special sitting on the Lembaga Tabung Haji RCI report despite opposition lawmakers demanding postponement due to the prime minister's absence and parliamentary disruptions.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has rebuked the opposition for prioritizing political attacks over substantive discussion of the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings into Tabung Haji, Malaysia's Islamic pilgrimage fund.
Malaysia's Tabung Haji altered its asset impairment policy twice within 24 hours in 2017, enabling it to show a phantom RM3.4 billion profit instead of the actual RM1.4 billion loss, the Royal Commission of Inquiry has revealed.
Tabung Haji has submitted 12 reports to police and the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission following the release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into the pilgrimage fund's operations.
Malaysia's Tabung Haji faced a potential RM74.5 billion liability exposure had a major bank run occurred in 2018, according to Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan.
The government has committed over RM10 billion to rescue Lembaga Tabung Haji from financial collapse triggered by mismanagement and fraud, emphasizing the funds aim to restore institutional viability rather than seize assets.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has attacked the opposition for neglecting Tabung Haji depositors, following a parliamentary walkout by Perikatan Nasional MPs during a Royal Commission of Inquiry debate.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan has invited opposition parliamentarians to return to the chamber and participate in discussing the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji.
A Malaysian politician has demanded that former prime minister Ismail Sabri explain the nearly four-year delay in releasing a Royal Commission of Inquiry report examining the operations and governance of Lembaga Tabung Haji.
Lawmakers have called for a coordinated multi-agency investigation into past governance failures at Lembaga Tabung Haji, with focus on determining whether irregularities intersect with the controversial 1MDB fund scandal.
Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman has urged the government to detail measures reducing Tabung Haji's heavy reliance on Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd's sukuk income, which accounts for nearly 26% of the institution's annual earnings.
Malaysia's Finance Minister has reassured parliament that the government will fully honour its debt guarantees, including the RM27.5 billion sukuk issued by Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd on behalf of Tabung Haji.
Parliament's special sitting on Tabung Haji's Royal Commission of Inquiry report saw 39 MPs demand sweeping reforms, accountability measures, and systemic governance changes to restore public confidence in the haj management institution.
Lembaga Tabung Haji's investment in Putrajaya Perdana and appointment of its chairman to the company have exposed the pilgrimage fund's entanglement with 1Malaysia Development Bhd transactions, resulting in substantial financial losses.
Tabung Haji has accumulated nearly RM13 billion in losses from 14 problematic investments, with seven resulting in total losses. The government bore RM10.2 billion through a 2018 bailout, while the fund faces RM2.6 billion in ongoing impairment charges.
Tabung Haji's RM193.5 million investment in Putrajaya Perdana in 2014 received approval while the company was allegedly controlled by fugitive businessman Jho Low, according to testimony revealed in Parliament's special sitting on the pilgrimage fund's management.
Five Bank Negara Malaysia warning letters related to Tabung Haji governance failures identified in a Royal Commission of Inquiry report are being referred to the Prime Minister and cabinet for consideration and potential intervention.
The Dewan Rakyat has unanimously called for rapid amendments to the Tabung Haji Act 1995 following an RCI report exposing governance weaknesses. Lawmakers from all sides want to curtail ministerial powers and ensure board appointments are merit-based.
The Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) has assured Tabung Haji depositors that all zakat payments made on their behalf are valid and comply with Syariah principles, following recommendations from a Royal Commission of Inquiry.
ABIM president Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin has urged authorities to use the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings on Tabung Haji as a catalyst for sweeping institutional reform, emphasizing that the trust holding nearly 10 million Muslims' savings demands rigorous accountability and must remain above partisan politics.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has stressed that constructive criticism of Tabung Haji must be accompanied by concrete action, as Parliament debates the findings of a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Islamic pilgrimage fund.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has called for an end to excessive allegations and unfounded perceptions surrounding Lembaga Tabung Haji, emphasizing the need for truth-based discourse.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister says Tabung Haji's financial collapse was avoidable had the institution acted on five Bank Negara Malaysia warning letters issued between 2014 and 2016.
Tabung Haji is escalating efforts to recover 884 million Saudi riyal from Saudi property developer Al-Rawda after the company paid only a fraction of an arbitration award and breached a settlement agreement negotiated last year.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed Opposition criticism regarding his parliamentary absence, arguing that scrutiny should focus on the alleged Tabung Haji misconduct rather than his personal attendance.
Port Dickson MP Aminuddin Harun argues that Tabung Haji's investment losses stem from both market forces and mismanagement, urging stricter criteria for board appointments and an end to political patronage in the institution's leadership.
The Prime Minister's Senior Political Adviser has defended the parliamentary debate on the Tabung Haji RCI report, arguing that the absence of the PM should not discourage lawmakers from engaging substantively with issues affecting millions of Muslim savers.
Activist group SEKPUR has called on the government to pursue those responsible for mismanagement at Tabung Haji, submitting a memorandum to parliament following the public release of a damning Royal Commission of Inquiry report.
Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has called on the government to launch an independent forensic audit of Lembaga Tabung Haji and complete it within a year, citing governance weaknesses revealed in the recent Royal Commission of Inquiry report.
Opposition MPs from Perikatan Nasional walked out of Parliament during the Tabung Haji RCI report debate, citing the Prime Minister's absence. Experts debate whether the move effectively champions depositor interests or sacrifices substantive parliamentary engagement.
Malaysia's Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan has drawn parallels between Tabung Haji's financial manipulation and a Ponzi scheme, revealing how the fund declared profits while technically insolvent, necessitating a RM10 billion government bailout.
Malaysia will amend the Tabung Haji Act 1995 to impose stricter financial reporting standards, enhance governance frameworks, and implement Securities Commission oversight of fund management, addressing Royal Commission recommendations.
Tabung Haji has stabilised after government-led recovery efforts since 2022, says Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan. The institution won multiple hajj management awards. A Royal Commission of Inquiry report revealed 2014-2020 weaknesses; enforcement agencies now investigating.
Malaysian lawmakers have urged transparent and independent investigations into the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, emphasising the need for professional enforcement action to restore public confidence and ensure justice for depositors affected by governance lapses.
His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim has ordered a full and transparent investigation into the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings concerning Lembaga Tabung Haji, with no compromise on thoroughness or integrity.
A senior government legislator has pressed for comprehensive public disclosure of Tabung Haji's progress in implementing Royal Commission recommendations and recovering losses, citing the need to restore confidence among Muslim depositors and pilgrims.
Authorities have commenced investigations following the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji, with multiple detentions already made in connection with alleged breaches of conduct and governance.
Government backbenchers have criticized the opposition's decision to walk out of Parliament during debate on the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, accusing them of avoiding substantive scrutiny on a serious matter affecting Muslim depositors.
Tabung Haji has rolled out a public awareness campaign featuring a condensed booklet on Royal Commission of Inquiry findings, targeting nine million depositors to rebuild confidence in the institution's recovery and reformed governance.
Bank Negara Malaysia issued five warnings to Tabung Haji about its deteriorating financial position, but the institution's leadership ignored them, Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan revealed in Parliament.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has condemned the opposition for weaponising the Tabung Haji crisis for political gain, urging lawmakers to prioritise the interests of millions of Muslim depositors whose savings were jeopardised.
Opposition lawmakers staged a coordinated walkout from Parliament following the Speaker's refusal to postpone debate on the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report until PM Anwar Ibrahim's return.
Malaysia's Parliament Speaker has confirmed that lawmakers from both government and opposition benches will have ample time to debate findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Lembaga Tabung Haji, in a special sitting convened at Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's request.
Opposition chief whip Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan has requested that a special parliamentary session to discuss the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report be delayed until Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim returns to Parliament.
Perikatan Nasional's chief whip has dismissed a parliamentary sitting on the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry as lacking substance without Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's attendance.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji remains undisclosed to prevent public panic and mass withdrawals from the Islamic pilgrim fund.
A leading Malaysian economist has urged Tabung Haji to release quarterly performance updates similar to the EPF, arguing that regular disclosure of financial and investment results would rebuild public confidence in the institution.
A Malaysian business academic has called for tomorrow's parliamentary debate on the Tabung Haji RCI report to concentrate on eliminating political interference and ensuring professional management of the institution.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi chaired a confidential briefing at Umno headquarters on the declassified Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Lembaga Tabung Haji, with senior Barisan Nasional and Perikatan Nasional leaders in attendance.
Parliament will hold a special sitting tomorrow to debate the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji's operations. Minister Zulkifli Hasan will brief MPs on the 211-page findings, with over 40 legislators expected to participate.
Malaysia's parliament convened a special session to debate a damning Royal Commission report into Tabung Haji, revealing the Islamic pilgrimage fund concealed massive losses through creative accounting and suffered governance failures that warrant criminal investigation.
PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has endorsed the government's plan to convene a special parliamentary session to examine the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, while pressing for substantive action.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the government's financial intervention in Tabung Haji, arguing that without emergency funding, the Islamic pilgrimage savings scheme would have descended into bankruptcy.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has recommended the Cabinet broaden the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji to encompass the institution's recovery phase, not just its crisis period.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed the complete publication of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, stating that no modifications or editorial changes were made to its contents.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has flagged the alleged 13-month bonus payouts at Tabung Haji as a serious breach of trust, citing findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Islamic pilgrimage fund's financial mismanagement.
Tabung Haji's 3.5 per cent profit distribution for 2025 indicates its restructuring efforts are bearing fruit, with investment income reaching a record RM4.64 billion and assets climbing to RM96.37 billion.
PKR Youth is pressing for an in-depth, impartial investigation into the Royal Commission of Inquiry's conclusions regarding Lembaga Tabung Haji, signalling growing scrutiny of the pilgrimage savings institution's governance.
The Malaysian Islamic Dakwah Foundation has thrown its weight behind His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim's directive for an exhaustive, transparent probe into the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry findings, with stringent enforcement against wrongdoing.
The Malaysian Islamic Dakwah Foundation has thrown its weight behind Sultan Ibrahim's directive for a thorough investigation into the Tabung Haji Royal Commission findings, emphasising the need for transparent governance and strict adherence to the rule of law.
Tabung Haji's 3.5 per cent profit distribution for 2025 marks a turning point for the institution, with 75 per cent of Royal Commission of Inquiry recommendations now implemented and investment income reaching record highs.
Malaysia's PM's Department (Religious Affairs) has thrown its weight behind Sultan Ibrahim's directive for a thorough, transparent investigation into Royal Commission of Inquiry findings concerning Lembaga Tabung Haji.
Umno president Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has declared that Barisan Nasional and Umno will take decisive action against anyone involved in mismanaging Tabung Haji, signalling zero tolerance for breaches of trust at the troubled pilgrimage savings fund.
The Malaysian Islamic Youth Movement has urged the government to constrain ministerial powers over Tabung Haji and strengthen institutional checks and balances to prevent future mismanagement of the pilgrim fund.
A fully declassified Royal Commission of Inquiry report confirms that Tabung Haji's recovery plan has stabilised the institution after resolving RM12.6 billion in investment losses. However, the commission warns that deeper governance and regulatory reforms remain essential for sustained resilience.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has arrested five people following damaging findings in the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, prompting coordinated action from police and tax authorities to investigate alleged mismanagement.
Malaysia's anti-corruption, police and tax authorities have intensified investigations into suspected governance breaches at Tabung Haji following a damning Royal Commission of Inquiry report, signalling potential criminal charges ahead.
Pressure is mounting on Malaysia's tax authorities to launch a formal investigation into the Tabung Haji group and its subsidiaries following revelations from a Royal Commission of Inquiry that have raised questions about possible tax evasion.
Malaysia's Agong Sultan Ibrahim has insisted on a thorough investigation into the Tabung Haji scandal, warning that individuals responsible for wrongdoing involving the Islamic pilgrimage fund must not evade accountability through the courts.
Malaysia's tax authority has initiated investigations into individuals implicated in a Royal Commission report on Tabung Haji following the discovery of financial irregularities. The IRB has conducted premise raids as part of its inquiry.
A Barisan Nasional component party leader says the coalition's briefing on the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji will bolster its electoral prospects, particularly as Melaka heads toward state elections.
The MADANI coalition has called for the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji to be investigated transparently and without political interference. Coalition leaders emphasize that proper legal processes must determine guilt, not political pressure.
Tabung Haji has committed to reviewing a memorandum from Islamic NGOs containing 10 demands for governance reforms and legal accountability. The institution says it has implemented over 75% of Royal Commission recommendations and will continue with remaining reforms.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has completed its fourth and final day of questioning a former chief financial officer of a Tabung Haji-owned company regarding allegations of abuse of power in a RM370 million plantation share purchase.
The Inland Revenue Board has initiated tax investigations into individuals identified in the Tabung Haji RCI report, after discovering discrepancies between declared income and asset holdings.
An Umno supreme council member has defended Barisan Nasional and his party against allegations that they bear responsibility for mounting difficulties affecting Tabung Haji, the pilgrimage savings institution.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency is conducting its third day of questioning with a former Tabung Haji chief financial officer regarding a RM370 million share transaction that was highlighted as problematic in a recent Royal Commission inquiry.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has declared that Barisan Nasional and UMNO will brook no breaches of trust at Tabung Haji, with a special parliamentary session set for August 11 to examine damaging RCI findings.
Barisan Nasional and Umno will pursue accountability if the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry uncovers wrongdoing, criminal breach of trust, or poor governance, party leaders have pledged.
Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, former Tabung Haji chairman, has dismissed calls from Bersatu to confirm MACC contact regarding the Royal Commission of Inquiry's investigation into the pilgrim fund management.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has intensified its investigation into Tabung Haji's RM370 million plantation share purchases, questioning the fund's former chief financial officer for more than six hours as part of a broader probe into alleged abuse of power.
Malaysian police have initiated five separate investigations into alleged commercial crimes identified in the Royal Commission of Inquiry report examining Tabung Haji's financial affairs, marking a significant enforcement response to findings of potential misconduct.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has intensified its investigation into the Tabung Haji Royal Commission findings, with a former chief financial officer undergoing an extended questioning session at MACC headquarters in Putrajaya.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has called back the former chief financial officer of a Tabung Haji-related entity for a second round of questioning concerning a contentious RM370 million acquisition of plantation company shares.
Between 35 and 40 members of Parliament have signalled their intention to participate in a special Dewan Rakyat session on August 11 to examine the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji's management.
Bersatu has pressed former Tabung Haji chairman Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim to publicly disclose whether the MACC has approached him concerning conclusions from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Islamic pilgrimage fund.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three additional people as part of its investigation into alleged misappropriation at Tabung Haji involving approximately RM450,000 in Notice of Penalty charges uncovered during the Royal Commission of Inquiry.
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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested the former chief executive and chief financial officer of Tabung Haji, the Islamic pilgrimage fund, as part of an investigation into the controversial acquisition of plantation company shares valued at RM370 million.
Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has detained a former estate manager in connection with an RM8 million rubber sapling supply investigation linked to findings by the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry.
Authorities have remanded a company director for two days following allegations that he offered RM300,000 in house renovation work to a former chief operating officer at a statutory body in exchange for securing contracts.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested a company director accused of offering RM300,000 worth of renovation work to a former Tabung Haji chief operating officer in exchange for securing lucrative renovation contracts.
Malaysia's Consulate General in Jeddah has confirmed that all Malaysian haj pilgrims from the 1447H/2026 season have successfully returned home as scheduled, refuting unverified social media claims suggesting otherwise.
Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan will present the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings on Tabung Haji to parliament next week in a special sitting.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared that officials implicated in financial losses and misuse of authority at Lembaga Tabung Haji must undergo investigation and face prosecution where evidence warrants charges.
Tabung Haji faced a severe financial crisis marked by ballooning liabilities exceeding assets, prompting a comprehensive recovery programme and a Royal Commission of Inquiry into management failures between 2014 and 2020.
An anti-corruption organisation has called for a ban on political appointments to state institutions, citing the Tabung Haji RCI report which revealed how partisan considerations led to severe financial mismanagement of the pilgrimage fund.
Malaysia's government is gathering feedback from stakeholders on proposed amendments to the Tabung Haji Act 1995, following recommendations by a Royal Commission of Inquiry into the pilgrimage fund's management.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has dispatched eight officers to Tabung Haji's Kuala Lumpur headquarters to conduct a comprehensive review of the pilgrimage fund's documentation as part of an ongoing investigation.
A Royal Commission report on Tabung Haji's RM10 billion loss exposes how the funds could have subsidised over 900,000 lower-income Muslim pilgrims across 25 years, highlighting governance failures that nearly collapsed the iconic institution.
Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has urged the Dewan Rakyat to extend its special sitting on the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report by at least two days, enabling broader parliamentary participation in discussing the inquiry's conclusions.
Datuk Seri Najib Razak has challenged what he views as selective and inconsistent scrutiny of the National Audit Department's conclusions regarding Tabung Haji, raising broader questions about institutional credibility and accountability.
A Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji has cleared Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa, the former Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), of allegations levelled during his time overseeing the Islamic pilgrimage savings fund.
Malaysia's cabinet has approved an expanded scope for the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry, broadening its investigation to encompass the Pakatan Harapan and Perikatan Nasional administrations.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged that the government will release the full Royal Commission of Inquiry report examining the management of Lembaga Tabung Haji, signalling a commitment to transparency in reviewing the pilgrimage fund's operations.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has begun investigating Tabung Haji following a Royal Commission of Inquiry report, deploying eight officers to the building and establishing a special review team.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has formally launched an investigation into the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings on Tabung Haji, deploying officers to the institution's Putrajaya headquarters.
Tabung Haji has successfully resolved RM12.6 billion in accumulated investment losses through its restructuring plan, addressing a 2017-2018 financial crisis that threatened the institution's solvency and sparked a government bailout.
PKR secretary-general Datuk Dr Fuziah Salleh has demanded that those implicated in Tabung Haji losses uncovered by a Royal Commission of Inquiry should face formal investigation and possible prosecution if evidence warrants action.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the government's choice to release the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report publicly, arguing the decision reflects commitment to transparency and institutional trust rather than partisan calculation.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged complete transparency regarding the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry, rejecting further delays and committing to accountability in the investigation.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has identified greed, poor governance, and financial mismanagement as the primary causes of Tabung Haji's near-collapse, highlighting systemic failures in Malaysia's pilgrimage savings fund.
ABIM president Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin has called for comprehensive reforms at Tabung Haji, stressing that governance improvements must strengthen checks and balances while ensuring merit-based leadership appointments.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a transparent investigation into findings from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Lembaga Tabung Haji, pledging that no one found to have committed wrongdoing will escape accountability.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has characterized the release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji as a matter of safeguarding depositor interests rather than political manoeuvring, highlighting longstanding regulatory concerns.
Malaysia's government has released a damning Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji's operations, with Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil insisting the decision followed proper Cabinet procedures and was not motivated by the upcoming Negeri Sembilan state election.
Malaysia's Attorney General's Chambers will urgently review a damning Royal Commission report on Tabung Haji's operations between 2014 and 2020, assessing whether legal action should follow.
Malaysia's anti-corruption watchdog has formed a specialised investigation unit to analyse the recently released Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji's management, focusing on potential corruption and financial irregularities spanning 2014–2020.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says Lembaga Tabung Haji has been successfully restored after problems from past mismanagement were caught early. The Cabinet approved full disclosure of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has established a dedicated task force to scrutinize the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings on Tabung Haji following the report's public disclosure.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has scheduled a special parliamentary sitting for Aug 11 to debate the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, the Islamic pilgrimage savings fund.
Pakatan Harapan has called for immediate action against those responsible for misconduct at Tabung Haji, welcoming the government's release of a damning RCI report and highlighting financial recovery achievements.
Malaysia's Royal Commission of Inquiry has recommended granting statutory status to the Haj Affairs Committee under the Tabung Haji Act 1995, establishing clearer governance structures for the nation's pilgrimage management.
Malaysia will accelerate implementation of the final quarter of Royal Commission recommendations for Tabung Haji, the Islamic pilgrimage savings institution. The government has completed 75% of proposed reforms and is considering major governance changes.
A royal commission of inquiry into Tabung Haji warns that a RM88 billion government guarantee protecting nearly 9.3 million depositors will be triggered only if the pilgrimage board's recovery plan fails, potentially destabilising national finances.
Bersatu Youth has called on the MACC and police to immediately investigate those allegedly involved in mismanaging Lembaga Tabung Haji during the previous Barisan Nasional administration.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the government's decision to declassify the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report in response to persistent public calls for transparency, while cautioning against unverified allegations.
Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri has called for the immediate public disclosure of the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings on Tabung Haji, stating that Umno harbours no concerns about transparency regarding the pilgrimage fund.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has confirmed the release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji, marking a significant step toward transparency in the hajj fund management scandal.
Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has revealed that the cabinet is considering widening the scope of the Royal Commission Inquiry into Tabung Haji to provide a more comprehensive evaluation of the fund board's rehabilitation efforts.
A Royal Commission of Inquiry has found that Tabung Haji should have reported a net loss of RM1.4 billion in 2017, not the RM3.4 billion profit declared. The discrepancy stems from failure to apply proper financial reporting standards.
Malaysia's Department of Islamic Development released a comprehensive 211-page Royal Commission of Inquiry report examining Tabung Haji's operations between 2014 and 2020, offering findings and recommendations to strengthen the pilgrimage fund's governance.
Malaysia's Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji has urged authorities to act decisively on multiple police reports and complaints filed between 2018 and 2019 covering alleged breaches spanning institutional management, property sales, and profit distributions.
A Royal Commission of Inquiry has concluded that Tabung Haji's RM2.75 billion hibah distribution in 2017 was financially unsustainable and contributed to the Islamic pilgrimage fund's crisis, while faulting auditors for approving inflated profit payouts.
A Royal Commission of Inquiry has exposed serious governance weaknesses and political interference in the management of Tabung Haji, particularly in decisions on profit distribution and hajj charges between 2014 and 2020.
A Royal Commission inquiry into Tabung Haji has recommended forensic audits of 14 investments that caused substantial asset write-downs. The report also warns that UJSB sukuk repayment failures could trigger a wider financial crisis.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has proposed convening a special Parliament sitting to deliberate the Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Tabung Haji, pending approval from the Dewan Rakyat speaker.
Malaysia's Cabinet has approved an extended timeframe for reviewing the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, now spanning 2014 to the new management's takeover, to assess recovery measures and institutional strengthening.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasised that the release of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report is intended to chart a path forward for the pilgrim savings fund, rather than to revisit past controversies.
Tabung Haji is systematically implementing recommendations from a Royal Commission of Inquiry to strengthen the institution while maintaining financial performance and Syariah compliance, with 75% of proposed reforms already underway.
Malaysia's Cabinet has authorised the public disclosure of a Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Lembaga Tabung Haji's financial collapse. The pilgrims' fund institution faced a RM10.9 billion deficit before receiving a RM19.6 billion government bailout in 2018.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared there will be no refuge for officials implicated in Lembaga Tabung Haji losses, insisting investigations and legal action will follow if evidence warrants prosecution.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has pledged swift legal action against any individual implicated in wrongdoing at Tabung Haji, Malaysia's Islamic pilgrimage fund, following completion of an official inquiry into the institution's governance.
The government plans to hold a special parliamentary sitting to allow MPs to scrutinise the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, which has been declassified and will be made public following a Cabinet decision.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a special parliamentary sitting to debate Royal Commission of Inquiry findings into Tabung Haji, Malaysia's pilgrimage fund. The minister overseeing law and institutional reform will coordinate timing with the Dewan Rakyat speaker.
The Malaysian Cabinet has authorised the declassification and public release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Lembaga Tabung Haji, covering 2014 to 2020, following a briefing on the institution's management and reform progress.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has emphasized that any legal measures arising from the Tabung Haji Royal Commission investigation must follow established due process, regardless of whether findings are made public.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced the Cabinet will decide Wednesday on whether to publicly release the Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Lembaga Tabung Haji, addressing ongoing concerns about the pilgrimage fund's strategic asset sales.
Barisan Nasional chairman Zahid Hamidi has cautioned politicians against turning the Royal Commission of Inquiry's Tabung Haji report into election campaign fodder, urging stakeholders to focus on constructive solutions instead.
UMNO deputy president Zahid Hamidi has dismissed suggestions that the Royal Commission of Inquiry's report on Tabung Haji will shape voter behaviour in Negri Sembilan's state election on August 1.
Malaysian experts are demanding the government release the Tabung Haji RCI report without further delay, arguing transparency is vital to protect depositors and rebuild trust in the institution.
Barisan Nasional has expressed no objection to making the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji public, contingent on Cabinet approval. The signal suggests potential openness toward transparency on the pilgrimage fund.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated that no person stands above the law, while signalling the government's intention to release the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report pending Cabinet endorsement.
Amanah vice-president Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa has urged the government to release the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, arguing transparency will settle years of controversy and restore public trust in the institution.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has signalled confidence that Malaysia's Cabinet will approve the release of a Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, with the proposal set for Wednesday's Cabinet meeting.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that the government deliberately delayed releasing a critical Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji for three years, fearing public disclosure could have destabilised the pilgrimage fund and eroded depositor confidence.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has explained that withholding the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji for three years was necessary to prevent public panic and maintain confidence in the pilgrims' fund. The government now plans to release the findings soon.
Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, the Finance Minister's political secretary, has stressed that the public deserves transparency regarding the Tabung Haji RCI report. He emphasised accountability for those responsible and called for the institution to move toward greater integrity.
Umno secretary-general Datuk Dr Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki has declared that no individual, regardless of rank or affiliation, should evade accountability if the Tabung Haji RCI uncovers wrongdoing or abuse of authority.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim hints the government may publish the Royal Commission of Inquiry's final report on Tabung Haji, a critical juncture for the embattled hajj fund and public accountability.
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil has called for the immediate public release of the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report, arguing transparency is essential for depositors and Malaysians to understand the pilgrimage fund's troubled history.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has indicated the government will shortly release the final Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, emphasizing the public's right to access the findings.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim indicated the Royal Commission of Inquiry's final report on Tabung Haji could be unveiled within the next 48 hours, pending Cabinet clearance requirements.
The Cabinet will consider releasing the Royal Commission of Inquiry's final report on Tabung Haji, says Minister Zulkifli Hasan, who dismissed claims that strategic assets were sold improperly.
Tabung Haji will continue allocating Haj slots on a first-registered-first-served basis without introducing preferential categories, ensuring equitable treatment across its depositor base, says Deputy Minister Marhamah Rosli.