Delaying Tabung Haji RCI report sets bad precedent, says Shahril
Former Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan has criticized the Malaysian government for delaying the release of the Tabung Haji RCI report. He argues that the delay, justified by the government to avoid public panic, undermines trust and fuels speculation about hidden information.
Why it matters
The transparency of government-led inquiries into public institutions is critical for maintaining democratic accountability and public confidence in financial management.
An RCI was established in 2021 to investigate Tabung Haji’s management, operations and asset-related issues between 2014 and 2020.
PETALING JAYA: The government’s explanation that the royal commission of inquiry (RCI) report on Tabung Haji was delayed to “avoid panic” could undermine public trust in future inquiries, says former Umno information chief Shahril Hamdan.
Shahril said that whenever an RCI report is not released promptly, it only raises questions about whether information is being withheld.
“Even if the reason given is true, people will now assume something is being hidden.
“So even if the explanation is sincere, it still has negative implications,” he said on the latest episode of the Keluar Sekejap podcast.
Shahril also questioned the timing of the report’s release, noting that the inquiry had completed its work about two years ago.
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