Former Tabung Haji chairman, CEO among five held over hibah, AMLA probes

KUALA LUMPUR, September 9 — Malaysian authorities have apprehended five individuals, including a former Tabung Haji (TH) chairman and ex-CEO, as part of probes into hibah payments and anti-money laundering activities. According to Commercial Crime Investigation Department director Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa, three suspects were taken into custody in connection with TH's hibah disbursements in 2017.

The remaining two individuals were detained to aid investigations under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLATFPUAA). These five detainees, comprising three men and two women aged between 48 and 70, include a former TH chairman, ex-CEO, former CFO, and current TH employee.

The three indicted over 2017 hibah payments were held for two days, with the other two to be held for three days. Rusdi emphasized that the inquiry is ongoing and cautioned the public against spreading unverified information, as false claims could hinder the investigation. He urged individuals to seek updates only from official sources.