Islamic institutions face disproportionate scrutiny, says PAS president at Tabung Haji inquiry

PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has alleged that Islamic institutions face disproportionate scrutiny compared to other organisations, during testimony at the Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji's management.

Hadi pointed to the Penang undersea tunnel project as an example of alleged inconsistent oversight, suggesting that the lack of similar public investigation into that case demonstrates a disparity in how different sectors are treated by authorities.

The PAS leader's remarks came as the RCI continues its examination into allegations of mismanagement and financial irregularities at the pilgrimage fund, which has faced significant public and political scrutiny in recent months.

Hadi's testimony adds another dimension to ongoing debates about governance standards across Malaysia's public institutions, with implications for how both Islamic and secular bodies are held accountable to regulatory frameworks.

The RCI's findings are expected to inform potential policy recommendations regarding oversight mechanisms for major government-linked organisations and statutory bodies.