MACC wins seven-day remand for ex-Tabung Haji boss, former Treasury official

KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has secured a seven-day remand order for two high-profile figures including a former chairman of Tabung Haji and a retired Treasury secretary-general, marking an escalation in a graft investigation involving senior government officials. The remand was granted by a Kuala Lumpur court on Monday, Aug 27, allowing investigators extended custody to conduct detailed questioning on matters under investigation. The MACC has not disclosed specific allegations, though the action suggests a wide-ranging probe into financial management or governance lapses at the pilgrimage savings fund or within Treasury operations. Both individuals held senior positions overseeing substantial public funds and government finances during their respective tenures. The remand period allows investigating officers to compile statements and gather additional evidence as the case progresses through the enforcement process.