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Tabung Haji RCI: Political considerations influenced decisions, says report

Malaysia Times desk Original: New Straits Times 7/29 20:54 X
Tabung Haji RCI: Political considerations influenced decisions, says report
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KUALA LUMPUR: Political considerations influenced several key decisions involving Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) between 2014 and 2020, a Royal Commission of Inquiry found.

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The RCI also found that weaknesses in TH's governing law allowed wide ministerial discretion over the institution's management.

The RCI's report said provisions under the Tabung Haji Act 1995 gave wide-ranging powers to the minister responsible for TH, including matters relating to haj operations, fund management and investment decisions.

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Jul 29, 2026
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Aug 15, 2026
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