{
  "id": 14375123,
  "title": "Tuan Ibrahim: Scrap RM15,000 minimum savings requirement for haj",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/tuan-ibrahim-scrap-rm15-000-minimum-savings-requirement-for-haj",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T05:15:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1555168/tuan-ibrahim-scrap-rm15000-minimum-savings-requirement-haj"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kubang Kerian MP Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man has called for the Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) to eliminate the RM15,000 minimum savings requirement for those planning to undertake the haj pilgrimage. The MP argued that this requirement would burden prospective pilgrims, especially rural residents, who must set aside the substantial sum of RM30,000 for an account that cannot be accessed until they perform the haj. Tuan Ibrahim questioned the mechanism used to store the savings and suggested that the funds should be returned as an investment, with the profits allocated back to depositors. He urged the government to seek alternative methods that would not add to the financial burden of those eager to perform the haj alongside their spouses. TH initially set the RM15,000 minimum savings requirement on January 29 to ensure all pilgrims could afford the pilgrimage.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) should scrap its RM15,000 minimum savings requirement for prospective haj pilgrims, said Kubang Kerian MP Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man proposes eliminating RM15,000 minimum savings requirement for haj.",
    "Suggests funds should be returned as investment with profits allocated back to depositors.",
    "Calls for alternative methods not adding financial burden for those eager to perform haj."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Removing the minimum savings threshold would lower financial barriers for rural pilgrims and prevent the long-term locking of essential capital required for their religious obligations.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malaysiakini",
        "title": "Scrap RM15k haj savings rule, don't burden aspiring pilgrims - Tuan Ibrahim",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/scrap-rm15k-haj-savings-rule-dont-burden-aspiring-pilgrims-tuan",
        "published": "2026-10-14T05:39:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Tuan Ibrahim gesa batal syarat simpanan RM15,000 untuk haji",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/tuan-ibrahim-gesa-batal-syarat-simpanan-rm15-000-untuk-haji",
        "published": "2026-10-14T05:47:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}