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Former Minister Remanded for Tabung Haji Investigation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 — A former minister has been remanded for five days to assist the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission in an investigation concerning a hotel lease deal related to Tabung Haji.

2 September 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has detained a former minister to assist in their investigation into a hotel deal connected to Tabung Haji. According to reports, the magistrate at the Putrajaya court granted the MACC's request for the remand, permitting the detention for five days.

The remand was approved by Magistrate Ezrene Zakaria at the Putrajaya magistrates’ court, allowing the MACC to proceed with their inquiries into the lease of a hotel in Saudi Arabia.

The investigation relates to a probe overseen by the Tabung Haji Royal Commission of Inquiry, focusing on the financial decisions made regarding the hotel lease. This development has garnered attention as it progresses within the context of the ongoing inquiries.

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