{
  "id": 2704350,
  "title": "Pas says it's not ignoring Tabung Haji RCI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/pas-says-its-not-ignoring-tabung-haji-rci",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T02:24:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/regional/2026/08/1516986/pas-says-its-not-ignoring-tabung-haji-rci"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kota Baru: Pas has rejected allegations that it is giving foreign policy issues precedence over the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the Malaysia Treasury for the Hajj Fund (TH). The party's secretary-general, Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, clarified that his party's questions on foreign policy, particularly concerning China and Taiwan, did not imply neglect of the Tabung Haji RCI. Hassan emphasized that as a political party, Pas reserves the right to voice its opinions and oppose government policies, including those in foreign affairs. The China-Taiwan issue falls under foreign policy, and as a Malaysian political party, they are entitled to express their views and disagree with specific policies, he told reporters. PAS has traditionally maintained a free, neutral, and non-interventionist approach to foreign policy, as evidenced by previous administrations' stance on China-Taiwan and Russia-related conflicts. PAS questioned whether the current government's approach represented a shift in foreign policy and urged the administration to provide clarification. Regarding the Tabung Haji RCI, PAS has its own strategy and intends to debate the matter at a later date, potentially in October. PAS acknowledged the narrative being promoted by Pakatan Harapan about the Tabung Haji RCI and suggested waiting until then to discuss the issue thoroughly, including related policies and concerns.",
  "summary": "KOTA BARU: Pas has denied claims that it is prioritising foreign policy issues over the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH).",
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  "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."
}