Ex-minister Jamil to face charges linked to Tabung Haji; MACC denies Umno arrest
%2Ffile%2Fpublisher-c1a3f893382d2b2f8a9aa22a654d9c97%2F2023%2F01%2Ff677db06fc5a61e55e148f9cd3c9c8a1.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Former Malaysian religious affairs minister Jamil Khir Baharom is set to face three charges regarding the misappropriation of property linked to Tabung Haji. The MACC has also clarified that there are no current plans to arrest a senior Umno leader, despite public speculation.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing anti-corruption efforts within Malaysia's political and religious institutions, impacting public trust in government oversight.
News ✕ SNAPSHOT | Ex-minister Jamil to face charges linked to Tabung Haji; MACC denies Umno arrest Malaysiakini Team Published: Sep 10, 2026 6:39 PM KINI SNAPSHOT | What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Former religious affairs minister Jamil Khir Baharom is set to face three charges over...
KINI SNAPSHOT | What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Former religious affairs minister Jamil Khir Baharom is set to face three charges over alleged dishonest misappropriation of property linked to a Tabung Haji case.
According to Free Malaysia Today , MACC chief commissioner Abdul Halim Aman said the former Jerai MP would be brought before the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Monday after the anti-graft agency obtained approval to prosecute him.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in