{
  "id": 6202513,
  "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-6202513",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T00:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "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 controversy surrounding Tabung Haji and Felda may dampen the credibility of Umno, but its impact varies depending on the age group. Hisommudin Bakar, CEO of Ilham Centre, noted that those aged 40 and above will likely grasp the issue and its implications, potentially reigniting negative perceptions of Umno. Younger individuals, unaware of the political history, may not recall the controversy or its relevance to their future, and may not strongly oppose Umno. The RCI TH report, released in July, highlighted issues such as excessive endowment funding, questionable accounting practices, weak oversight, unrealistic investment strategies, and excessive subsidies, placing financial pressure on TH between 2014 and 2020. The government is investigating allegations of bribery, abuse of power, and corruption, involving Felda and its subsidiary. Umno should not cling to older members in this issue; instead, they should use the fresh evaluation to demand explanations. They must inquire about past events and to what extent Felda and TH have recovered under the Madani administration's governance. Are administrative reforms implemented? Are their financial positions truly improved? Are the interests of investors and depositors now better secured? Young Malaysians are less concerned with the specific party involved and more focused on whether actions are taken against those responsible. Fazreen Fauzi, student leader of the Malay Union, said they care about actions taken, not the party. If someone commits a mistake, they wish for action to be taken. Based on his observations on social media, the controversy involving TH and Felda affects younger people more when their family has ties with Felda or savings in TH. Failure to take action against those at fault will generate a negative attitude among youths towards the government, which they expect to perform its duties and govern the nation well. Time may favor Umno due to its improved relationship with PAS and as the Umno Party Congress approaches. Some believe the timing of this controversy's resurgence may benefit Umno, as it is not merely about seeking accountability but also pressuring Umno, potentially increasing its support and strengthening 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": null,
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    "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."
}