Kuala lumpur: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has been implementing the recommendations of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) in an orderly manner to safeguard depositors' interests, ensure Syariah compliance, and maintain operational sustainability. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr. Zulkifli Hasan announced that the RCI findings provided an opportunity to strengthen TH as an institution.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr. Zulkifli highlighted in a Facebook post that TH continues to record strong financial performance while maintaining world-class haj management. This is evidenced by its consistent recognition with the Diamond category Labbaytum Award by the Saudi government. He said, "The implementation of the RCI recommendations and these achievements will continue to drive excellence, strengthen service innovation, and deliver optimal returns to depositors." He emphasized that all religious agencies under the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) fully support efforts to ensure TH remains sustainable, continues to earn the trust of Muslims, and retains its position as the nation's leading haj management institution.
Dr. Zulkifli also expressed his support for the declassification of the RCI report, describing it as a reflection of the government's commitment to transparency, accountability, and good governance. He underscored TH's vital role for over six decades in managing the savings and haj affairs of millions of Malaysian pilgrims, establishing it as an internationally recognized model for Islamic fund management.
Earlier today, the Cabinet agreed to declassify the RCI report covering TH from 2014 to 2020. Communications Minister and MADANI government spokesperson Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil confirmed that the report contained 25 recommendations, of which TH management had implemented 75 percent. Previously, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that the government would release the report to enable the public to review the findings into allegations involving the sale of TH's strategic assets.