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Former religious affairs minister charged over Tabung Haji inquiry
Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom appeared in the Kuala Lumpur High Court on Monday to face charges stemming from the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji's management. The former Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) is among several officials being investigated regarding the Islamic pilgrimage fund's operations.
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The former minister's appearance marks a significant development in the ongoing probe into Tabung Haji's governance and financial management. The Royal Commission of Inquiry was established to investigate matters concerning the institution, which manages funds for Malaysian Muslims undertaking the hajj pilgrimage.
Jamil Khir held the religious affairs portfolio during a period that falls within the RCI's scope of investigation. His court appearance follows months of questioning by authorities probing the administration and handling of Tabung Haji's assets and operations.
The charges represent part of a broader accountability process aimed at establishing responsibility for any irregularities identified in the fund's management. Several other officials and individuals connected to Tabung Haji have similarly faced legal proceedings related to the inquiry's findings.
The case is expected to proceed through the High Court with further hearings scheduled. Authorities have indicated that the investigation remains comprehensive in scope, with multiple parties under examination regarding their respective roles in the fund's governance and operations during the relevant period.