{
  "id": 6198812,
  "title": "Isu TH, Felda akan jejas kredibiliti Umno, tetapi kesannya berbeza, kata penganalisis",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/isu-th-felda-akan-jejas-kredibiliti-umno-tetapi-kesannya-berbeza-kata",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T00:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/08/isu-th-felda-akan-jejas-kredibiliti-umno-tetapi-kesannya-berbeza-kata-penganalisis"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Analysts believe the presentation of the Tabung Haji (TH) report and accusations of favoritism towards Felda will impact the credibility of Umno more among the 40-and-over demographic, but with different effects depending on age. Hisommudin Bakar, CEO of Ilham Centre, stated that individuals 40 and older are more likely to grasp the issue and its implications, potentially reviving negative perceptions of Umno. Those under 40 lacked direct political memory of the controversy, according to Bakar. The committee's report, released in July, identified TH's excessive endowment fund commitment, questionable accounting practices, weak oversight, overly ambitious investment strategy, and excessive subsidy dependency as key issues from 2014 to 2020, placing pressure on the organization's finances. The government is also investigating allegations of favoritism, abuse of power, and corruption involving Felda and its subsidiary. Bakar urged the party not to cling to older members during this controversy, instead utilizing the ongoing self-audit to demand explanations. Furthermore, they must examine how TH and Felda have recovered under the Madani administration's rule: have their financial situations truly improved? Have their interests and deposits become more secure? Bakar, a student leader, emphasized that young Malaysians care more about the actions taken against responsible individuals than the party itself. If someone commits a mistake, he wants action taken against them. Based on his social media observations, Bakar noted that the controversy involving TH and Felda would affect younger demographics where family members have ties to Felda or TH savings. He firmly stated that failing to take action against those responsible would create a negative perception among young people towards the government, which they expect to perform their duties and govern the country well. Some believe this moment might benefit Umno due to its improved relationship with PAS and as the Umno-Party coalition general election approaches. He added that Umno members might question why the controversy was rekindled now when the party has been part of the Perikatan Malaysia government since 2022. He noted that younger members might see this renewed controversy not just as a call for accountability, but also to pressure Umno, which could ultimately increase support for the party and strengthen the call for political unity among Malays and Muslims.",
  "summary": "Hisommudin Bakar dari Ilham Centre berkata faktor usia menjadi penentu bagaimana kontroversi itu membentuk tanggapan umum terhadap Umno.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": "The controversy over Tabung Haji and Felda will likely erode Umno's credibility, especially among older voters, but may have a contrasting effect on younger voters, potentially even bolstering support for the party.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "TH, Felda issues will dent Umno’s credibility but impact will vary, analyst says",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/th-felda-issues-will-dent-umnos-credibility-but-impact-will-vary",
        "published": "2026-09-08T00:30:00.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}