Just over 80% of registered Tabung Haji depositors have less than RM15,000 in savings, says minister
The Malaysian government reports that 80% of Tabung Haji depositors have less than RM15,000 in savings, the amount required to maintain their haj pilgrimage turn by 2028. Officials are encouraging earlier financial preparation to ensure pilgrims meet the necessary savings threshold.
Why it matters
This highlights the financial challenges faced by prospective pilgrims and the government's efforts to promote long-term financial planning for religious obligations.
KUALA LUMPUR: Some 80% of the 4.1 million Tabung Haji depositors registered for the haj have less than RM15,000 in savings, the amount they need by Dec 31, 2028 to keep their haj turn, the Dewan Rakyat was told.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the figure works out to about 3.3 million depositors.
In a written parliamentary reply, Zulkifli said the figure reflected the need for depositors to prepare earlier.
He said Tabung Haji's experience had shown that many prospective pilgrims did not prepare adequately, with requests made to defer half of the haj offers.
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