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Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim, former Tabung Haji chairman, has rejected suggestions that he featured in the Royal Commission of Inquiry report, brushing aside a Bersatu party call for clarity on MACC contact.
Malaysian National Reinsurance Berhad is selling its complete equity holdings in Takaful IKHLAS Family and General to Bank Rakyat for RM1.64 billion, marking a strategic shift toward core reinsurance operations.
Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan will present Royal Commission of Inquiry findings on Tabung Haji before parliament in a special sitting next week, marking a critical juncture in the pilgrimage fund's governance review.
Tabung Haji's widening gap between assets and liabilities prompted a comprehensive recovery initiative and Royal Commission of Inquiry to examine the institution's struggles between 2014 and 2020.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has deployed eight officers to Tabung Haji's Kuala Lumpur headquarters to scrutinize financial records and operational documents as part of an ongoing inquiry.
A Royal Commission of Inquiry report exposes how Lembaga Tabung Haji's RM10 billion loss could have funded haj pilgrimage for nearly a million low-income Malaysians over two decades, highlighting severe governance failures at the 63-year-old institution.
Water asset manager PAAB has issued RM720 million in blue sukuk via its SPV, drawing from a RM2 billion Islamic Commercial Papers Programme to finance water infrastructure projects.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has commenced a formal investigation into Tabung Haji following a Royal Commission of Inquiry report that revealed suspicious transactions and problematic investment decisions. Eight MACC officers were deployed to the Islamic pilgrimage fund's headquarters.
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has initiated a formal probe into the Royal Commission of Inquiry's findings on Tabung Haji, deploying investigators to the institution's headquarters to examine governance and management concerns.
Tabung Haji has successfully resolved RM12.6 billion in accumulated investment losses through its 2018 recovery plan and ongoing restructuring, with profit distributions improving from 1.25% in 2018 to 3.50% for 2025.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has defended the government's decision to release the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji, framing it as a matter of protecting millions of Muslim depositors rather than partisan politics.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has set August 11 for a special Dewan Rakyat sitting dedicated to discussing findings from the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry, signalling parliament's commitment to addressing governance concerns at the Islamic pilgrimage fund.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has declared Lembaga Tabung Haji fully restored after detecting and addressing problems stemming from past mismanagement. A Royal Commission inquiry report examining operations between 2014 and 2020 has been made public.
Malaysia's government will accelerate implementation of the outstanding 25 per cent of Tabung Haji RCI recommendations, with 75 per cent already completed. The institution recently won a Diamond Award for haj management excellence.
A Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji has warned that the government's RM88 billion guarantee to depositors will only be activated if the pilgrimage board fails to execute its recovery plan, with potential consequences for Malaysia's fiscal position.
Former Prime Minister Ismail Sabri has called for the public disclosure of Royal Commission of Inquiry findings concerning Tabung Haji, asserting that his party has no reason to withhold information.
A Royal Commission of Inquiry has concluded that Tabung Haji's declaration of RM2.75 billion in hibah distributions for 2017 exceeded the fund's financial capacity and contributed to its crisis.
A Royal Commission of Inquiry into Tabung Haji has recommended forensic audits of 14 past investments that caused substantial asset losses. The probe, examining management issues from 2014 to 2020, also warns of systemic risks to Malaysia's financial stability.
Air Selangor has successfully launched the world's first blue sukuk worth RM200 million, establishing a new benchmark for sustainable water financing in Malaysia and positioning the nation as a pioneer in green Islamic finance.
Tabung Haji is systematically implementing recommendations from a Royal Commission of Inquiry, with management having completed 75% of the 25 proposed reforms aimed at strengthening the hajj fund and protecting depositors.
Malaysia's Cabinet has authorised the declassification of a Royal Commission of Inquiry report into Tabung Haji's financial collapse, which revealed a RM10.9 billion deficit gap. The pilgrims' fund has since recovered substantially, announcing a 3.5% profit distribution for 2025.
The Malaysian Cabinet has greenlit the public disclosure of a Royal Commission of Inquiry report examining Tabung Haji's operations from 2014 to 2020, marking a significant transparency move for the pilgrim fund management institution.
Malaysia's Department of Awqaf, Zakat and Hajj (JAWHAR) is spearheading 19 significant waqf development projects totalling RM321 million across the country, with the National Waqf Master Plan 2025–2030 expected to reach Cabinet for formal notification this year.
Sime Darby Property has launched a RM2.6 billion green sukuk programme, the world's first for data centres, to finance hyperscale facilities and logistics assets. The initiative supports Malaysia's digital economy ambitions.
Malaysia's Baitulmal institutions are embracing digital technology and innovative financial instruments to strengthen Islamic social finance, according to discussions at the National Baitulmal Convention 2026 held in Terengganu.
Malaysia's Religious Affairs Minister has urged Baitulmal institutions to transition from traditional aid distribution models to wealth-generating agencies that create sustainable economic opportunities for Muslim communities.
Sultan Nazrin Shah has called for establishment of common governance standards for waqf institutions globally, emphasizing digital transparency and a pilot initiative to fund renewable energy across ASEAN countries.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has disclosed that the government deliberately delayed releasing the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry report for three years, fearing it would trigger a crisis of confidence that could have collapsed the institution.
The Finance Minister's political secretary says the Royal Commission of Inquiry report on Tabung Haji marks a watershed moment, exposing misappropriation at the institution and vindicating the public's right to transparency about their sacred savings.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim signals the government may release the Royal Commission of Inquiry's final report into Tabung Haji's financial crisis, potentially exposing governance failures and reshaping Islamic finance oversight.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has indicated that the Royal Commission of Inquiry's final report on Tabung Haji will be released within days, contingent on Cabinet approval requirements.
Sultan Nazrin Shah stressed that national success depends on robust institutions, transparent governance, and accountable leadership. Speaking at the World Conference on Islamic Thought, he warned that erosion of public trust in institutions destabilises states.
Permodalan Nasional Bhd has unveiled an innovative investment framework that combines Islamic jurisprudential principles with modern environmental and social governance standards, marking a significant development in Malaysia's Islamic finance sector.
National Projects Enhancement Bhd has issued RM54 million in sustainability-linked sukuk for the NPE2 highway project, marking the first such Islamic financing structure globally for a road infrastructure venture.
The Selangor Zakat Board has unveiled IKTIRAF, Malaysia's inaugural certification scheme recognising businesses that consistently pay zakat. The initiative aims to honour 1,000 contributing companies annually while promoting zakat as a core governance principle.
Malaysia has formalized a strategic partnership with Omani institutions to advance waqf development and Islamic social finance, underscoring the country's growing expertise in the sector and international standing.
Malaysia continues to earn global recognition for its leadership in Islamic affairs management, with particular strengths in halal certification, Islamic finance and education initiatives, according to Religious Affairs Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan.
Tabung Haji and Bank Islam have jointly launched the DAYA INSANI programme, committing RM1 million to train and place underprivileged youth in skilled trades, nursing, accounting and healthcare sectors across Malaysia.
Selangor Zakat Board has unveiled a RM26 million agricultural development project designed to generate sustainable income for asnaf communities, moving beyond traditional financial assistance to create long-term economic self-reliance through structured farming.
Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd has unveiled Malaysia's inaugural Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework, featuring blue finance mechanisms and achieving Platinum-rated certification. The framework supports RM46.88 billion in water sector investments.