Malaysia Declassifies Tabung Haji Mismanagement Report Following Political Pressure

The Malaysian Cabinet declassified the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report into the mismanagement of the pilgrims' fund board, Tabung Haji, on July 29, 2026. The probe investigated the fund's management and asset transfers between 2014 and 2020, specifically focusing on the transfer of underperforming assets to the special purpose vehicle Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd.

Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the former Prime Minister, pressured the government to release the findings while campaigning for a Barisan Nasional candidate in Negeri Sembilan. He argued that since the probe was completed in July 2022, there was no longer a need to keep the findings secret and emphasized the necessity of holding those responsible for wrongdoing accountable.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had previously delayed the release of the report to avoid triggering mass withdrawals and undermining public confidence in the fund. However, the government now asserts the fund is stable, citing a 3.5% profit distribution for the 2025 financial year. Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil announced that the findings will be tabled and debated at a special sitting of the Dewan Rakyat. The Cabinet has also ordered enforcement agencies to launch a full investigation to prosecute any law-breakers. Tabung Haji has already implemented 75% of the 25 recommendations outlined in the report.