Anwar: Government stepped in to save Tabung Haji from bankruptcy
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SEREMBAN: The government had no choice but to inject funds into Tabung Haji (TH), as it risked bankruptcy if left to incur further losses, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
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He said the losses involved billions of ringgit belonging to depositors, many of whom were ordinary Malaysians who had diligently saved for years to perform the haj pilgrimage.
"These are the savings of haj pilgrims, the savings of villagers. Billions of ringgit were taken. Even those who saved RM100 a month lost their money.
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- Jul 29, 2026
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