Hadi claims Tabung Haji being targeted over Islamic brand

PAS leader Abdul Hadi Awang has stated that wrongdoing within Tabung Haji (TH) is being exaggerated due to the institution's Islamic nature, which carries a negative connotation for Malay-Muslims. While Hadi acknowledged potential misappropriation and misconduct in the pilgrims' fund, he argued that larger issues within other institutions were being overlooked.

The Marang MP suggested that GLCs and other organizations were involved in widespread wrongdoing but were not receiving the same scrutiny. Hadi believed that the TH issues had become a focal point because of its Islamic brand, which made it an easy target. He also claimed that the actions of a few individuals were being unfairly highlighted, overshadowing the contributions of many who had helped develop the institution.

The government recently declassified the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on TH's management, operations, and assets for 2024-2020, revealing the concealment of financial losses, creative accounting, political interference in board appointments, unsustainable hibah payouts, and the softening of findings due to concerns about depositor confidence.

This declassification prompted police and Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission investigations. A special Dewan Rakyat session to debate the RCI report was held, though most Perikatan Nasional MPs boycotted due to the absence of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who was recovering from surgery.