MACC orders former Tabung Haji chief to declare assets within month

KAJANG — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has issued formal notices to former Tabung Haji chairman Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim and members of his family requiring them to file asset declarations by the stipulated deadline.

The directive comes as part of the anti-graft agency's ongoing investigations into the pilgrimage fund's operations and governance. The MACC has made it clear that compliance with the asset declaration requirement is mandatory for all named parties.

The notices represent a standard investigative procedure employed by the MACC when examining potential financial irregularities and determining the sources of wealth held by individuals under scrutiny. Such declarations typically require comprehensive details of movable and immovable assets, business interests, and financial holdings.

Non-compliance with MACC directives can result in legal consequences. The agency has emphasized the importance of full cooperation from all parties involved in ongoing anti-corruption investigations affecting major government-linked institutions.

Tabung Haji, the government's pilgrimage savings scheme, has faced increased scrutiny in recent years over its financial management and operational transparency.