{
  "id": 1637097,
  "title": "Anwar: TH investigations can go beyond RCI scope and cover developments up to 2025",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/anwar-th-investigations-can-go-beyond-rci-scope-and-cover",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-18T04:58:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1513621/anwar-th-investigations-can-go-beyond-rci-scope-and-cover-developments"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PUTRAJAYA - Investigations into matters concerning the Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) are not limited to the time frame covered by the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI), according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. Speaking after attending the 2027 Budget Engagement Session at the Finance Ministry, Anwar stated that the RCI served as the primary framework for examining TH issues, but enforcement and investigative agencies have the authority to delve into events that transpired before or after the RCI's scope.\n\nAnwar made these remarks when queried about the ongoing probes and studies beyond the RCI's period. He emphasized that no restrictions are in place for these inquiries, which are currently being conducted. This assertion was reported by New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd.",
  "summary": "PUTRAJAYA: Investigations into issues surrounding Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) are not confined to the period covered by the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) and can extend beyond 2020, including developments up to 2025.",
  "key_points": [
    "Anwar Ibrahim says TH investigations can extend beyond RCI scope",
    "RCI served as primary framework for examining TH issues",
    "Enforceable probes ongoing up to 2025"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}