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Fresh Tabung Haji probe calls dismissed as political manoeuvre
A former Umno Supreme Council member has characterised recent demands for new investigations into Tabung Haji as politically motivated, suggesting they aim to undermine findings from a recently declassified royal commission of inquiry.
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Puad Zarkashi said the timing and nature of calls for additional probes into the pilgrim fund appear designed to discredit conclusions from the RCI, whose findings were made public in July following a declassification decision.
The former party official's remarks come amid ongoing scrutiny of Tabung Haji's operations and governance. The fund, which manages hajj savings for Malaysian Muslims, has faced questions over its financial management and administrative practices in recent years.
Puad's assertion that the latest demands represent political calculation rather than genuine concern reflects broader divisions over how best to address the institution's challenges. The declassified RCI report had examined various aspects of Tabung Haji's operations and offered recommendations for improvement.
The controversy underscores persistent tensions between different factions regarding oversight of Malaysia's key Islamic institutions and the appropriate mechanisms for ensuring accountability and transparency in their operations.