World · Malaysia Bureau
Former minister released after questioning in TH hotel graft probe
A man in his 60s has been freed following detention for questioning in a corruption investigation involving a hotel lease linked to Tabung Haji in Saudi Arabia.
LSN Malaysia ·
The former minister was released after assisting investigators looking into alleged corruption related to the leasing of a hotel property connected to Tabung Haji in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The man, described as being in his sixties, had been detained to support the inquiry into the matter. His release came after he provided statements to the investigating authorities.
The investigation centres on allegations of graft involving the hotel lease arrangement, which had connections to Malaysia's pilgrimage fund. Tabung Haji, the statutory body responsible for managing the finances of Malaysian pilgrims, has faced scrutiny over several major transactions in recent years.
Authorities have been examining the circumstances surrounding the hotel property deal as part of broader efforts to investigate potential misconduct in the handling of public funds linked to the organisation.