General : 'Sakau'Â did Occur In Tabung Haji â PM Anwar
MELAKA, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that acts of “sakau” (siphoning of funds) did occur in Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), following the loss of billions of ringgit as highlighted in the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on the institution.
AYER KEROH: PKR leader Anwar Ibrahim announced during the 2026 PKR National Congress that there had been embezzlement (sakau) involved in the Tabung Haji pilgrimage fund, as outlined in the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI). The pilgrimage fund had experienced RM12 billion in losses. Anwar emphasized that corruption should not be limited to Tabung Haji, but should also be addressed in other agencies, such as Felda.
He directed enforcement agencies to take decisive action against anyone found guilty of violating regulations or misappropriating assets, regardless of their political affiliation, position, or race. Anwar stressed the importance of professional investigations and cautioned against prejudging individuals before the authorities completed their investigations.
He acknowledged that only a few individuals may have been responsible for the wrongdoing, but the financial burden ultimately falls on all Malaysians due to their greed and deception. The RCI report was completed prior to Anwar's appointment as prime minister, and he accepted responsibility for its late disclosure. Anwar stated that the government was open to extending the scope of the RCI to cover Tabung Haji's operations after 2020, as some had suggested continuing the investigation.
Anwar also criticized opposition MPs who left a special Dewan Rakyat session to discuss the RCI findings.
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