Politics · Malaysia Bureau
DAP politician accuses PAS chief of using religion to evade fund scrutiny
A senior Penang DAP official has levelled accusations that the PAS president is employing religious sentiment to divert attention from questions surrounding the Tabung Haji pilgrimage fund.
LSN Malaysia ·
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 3 — Penang DAP vice-chairman Zairil Khir Johari has accused PAS president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang of leveraging religious discourse to shift public focus away from ongoing scrutiny of Tabung Haji's operations and governance.
The allegation reflects deepening tensions between the two political parties over accountability regarding the sovereign wealth fund that manages Malaysia's pilgrimage savings scheme. Zairil's remarks underscore concerns from the opposition coalition regarding transparency and governance standards at the institution.
The dispute comes amid broader political debate over parliamentary oversight and institutional accountability. PAS, as a coalition partner in the current government arrangement, has faced periodic questions from opposition lawmakers regarding various policy matters and financial management of state-linked entities.
Zairil's comments represent attempts by DAP to maintain pressure on the government over what the opposition views as insufficient disclosure and parliamentary scrutiny of major institutional finances. The exchange reflects the ongoing political dynamics between ruling and opposition coalitions in Malaysian parliament.