Ex-minister remanded in Tabung Haji probe released
The former minister was detained to assist in investigations into alleged corruption linked to a Tabung Haji-related hotel lease in Saudi Arabia.
A former Malaysian minister, in his 60s, has been released from custody after being held for seven days to assist the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in its investigation of the Tabung Haji-related royal commission of inquiry (RCI) report. The MACC chief commissioner, Abd Halim Aman, confirmed the release today, noting that the remand order had expired.
The individual was first remanded on September 2 after providing a statement at MACC's headquarters in Putrajaya. His initial five-day remand was extended by two days on September 6. The former minister's detention is believed to be linked to the leasing of a Tabung Haji-linked hotel in Saudi Arabia. The case falls under Section 16(a)(A) of the MACC Act 2009, which deals with solicitation, acceptance, or receipt of gratification by any person, with a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment and a fine of at least RM10,000.
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