{
  "id": 4825115,
  "title": "Former Tabung Haji chairman, ex-Treasury sec-gen released from MACC custody in RCI-linked probe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/former-tabung-haji-chairman-ex-treasury-sec-gen-released-from-macc-4825115",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-01T08:46:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/01/former-th-chairman-ex-treasury-sec-gen-released-from-macc-custody-in-rci-linked-probe/233557"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Tabung Haji chairman and ex-Treasury secretary-general were released from Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) custody today, according to Harian Metro. The two men, both in their 60s and known as \"Datuk Seri\" and \"Tan Sri\", were released after being held since August 27. They were arrested at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya on August 26 as part of an investigation into a royal commission of inquiry (RCI) report on the pilgrims’ fund. The case is being looked into under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009, which deals with using one’s position to solicit gratification. A former Tabung Haji CEO had previously been detained in connection with the same investigation. Seven individuals in total were detained, including a shipping company CEO, two company directors, and four former TH senior management members. These cases involved allegations of false information in documents, a proposed investment in a construction firm, and a hotel lease in Saudi Arabia. The RCI report, declassified and released on July 29, covered TH’s management and operations from 2014 to 2020 and recommended changes to the Tabung Haji Act 1995, including a ban on active politicians holding director positions at TH and its subsidiaries, as well as expertise requirements for board members.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — A former Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) chairman and a former Treasury secretary-general were rep...",
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Former Tabung Haji chairman, ex-Treasury sec-gen released from MACC custody in RCI-linked probe",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/former-tabung-haji-chairman-ex-treasury-sec-gen-released-from-macc",
        "published": "2026-09-01T08:46:36.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Ex-TH chairman, Treasury sec-gen released from MACC remand",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/ex-th-chairman-treasury-sec-gen-released-from-macc-remand",
        "published": "2026-09-01T09:36:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Former Tabung Haji chairman, treasury chief released as MACC probe continues",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/former-tabung-haji-chairman-treasury-chief-released-as-macc-probe",
        "published": "2026-09-01T09:51:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
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