{
  "id": 208565,
  "title": "Jangan salahkan Umno, BN berkait isu Tabung Haji, kata Reezal",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/06/jangan-salahkan-umno-bn-berkait-isu-tabung-haji-kata-reezal",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-06T05:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/06/jangan-salahkan-umno-bn-berkait-isu-tabung-haji-kata-reezal"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MKT Umno member Reezal Merican Naina Merican has defended Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) against accusations in the Tabung Haji controversy. Instead, he believes accountability should be sought from those responsible for mismanagement of the institution. Reezal stated that while some may try to link the issue to Umno and BN, it is unfair to place responsibility on the parties for the failure. The former Tabung Haji chairman, Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, has also stated his willingness to face an inquiry if needed. A 252-page report by the Royal Malaysian Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on the management and operation of Tabung Haji from 2014 to 2020 has been declassified and made public recently. The report found that Tabung Haji had concealed its true financial position for years, reporting a profit of RM3.4 billion for 2017 when it should have recorded a net loss of RM1.4 billion, a difference of nearly RM4.8 billion. Reezal stressed the need to handle the Tabung Haji issue with caution as it involves 9.7 million depositors, with 53% of them having savings below RM1,300. He rejected allegations that Umno practices corruption or shields individuals involved in corruption, noting that the party has taken action against leaders accused of wrongdoing, including former Selangor Menteri Besar Harun Idris, who was previously jailed. Reezal also expressed concern that such allegations might undermine depositors' confidence and negatively impact public perception, urging a balanced approach to resolve the issue without causing harm to all parties involved.",
  "summary": "Ahli MKT Umno berkata dapatan RCI tidak seharusnya digunakan untuk menuduh parti dan gabungan itu terlibat rasuah atau melindungi pihak melakukan kesalahan.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Umno ingatkan jangan biar ‘pihak ketiga’ ganggu kerjasama",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/umno-ingatkan-jangan-biar-pihak-ketiga-ganggu-kerjasama",
        "published": "2026-08-08T08:46:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}