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Malay unity means little without good governance, says analyst

Malaysia Times desk Original: Free Malaysia Today 8/10 07:30 X
Malay unity means little without good governance, says analyst
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Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani says the failures at Tabung Haji, LTAT and 1MDB show that accountability matters more than appeals for political unity.

From the original report

Ahmad Zaharuddin Sani Ahmad Sabri of Global Asia Consulting said the community bears the brunt when there is no accountability in agencies and institutions such as Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) and the Armed Forces Fund Board (LTAT).

Given that such institutions are usually led by political appointees who may not be professionally qualified, Zaharuddin argued, political control also “means little” without competent management, proper scrutiny, and accountability.

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Originally published
Aug 9, 2026
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Aug 15, 2026
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