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Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid has thrown his weight behind a Public Accounts Committee proposal to investigate Tabung Haji's management practices since 2017, emphasizing the need for evidence-based scrutiny rather than speculation.
Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has called for an independent forensic audit of Tabung Haji to be completed within a year, citing governance weaknesses revealed in a Royal Commission inquiry that found estimated losses of RM10-12.6 billion.
A political risk consultant has called for detailed government disclosure of the implementation status of each Royal Commission of Inquiry recommendation into Tabung Haji, emphasizing that outstanding reforms require legal changes and sustained parliamentary oversight.
Former MPs Kua Kia Soong and Charles Santiago have raised concerns about Minister Steven Sim's intention to propose policy modifications, questioning both the substance and necessity of his approach.
Parliament has passed new legislation to tighten controls on the Kumpulan Wang Amanah Negara, requiring parliamentary approval for all future withdrawals after a controversial RM5 billion drawdown exposed regulatory weaknesses in 2021.