Wrongdoers will face justice over TH losses, says Anwar
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has vowed that those responsible for the RM10 billion losses at Lembaga Tabung Haji will face legal consequences. Investigations by police and anti-corruption agencies are underway following findings from a Royal Commission of Inquiry.
Why it matters
The case highlights government efforts to address institutional corruption and financial mismanagement within state-linked investment funds.
JELEBU: Those responsible for Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) losses detailed in the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report will be brought to justice, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
He said any wrongdoing would be thoroughly probed by the relevant authorities.
“Those responsible for the losses, fraud and abuse of power will be investigated by the police, the MACC and Bank Negara ... everyone will be investigated.
“If there is evidence, they will be charged (in court). Let them face trial in court, and let them go to prison (if convicted).
“There is no problem with that. That is the rule of law in this country,” he said at an afternoon tea session with PMX at the Chennah state constituency in Simpang Durian here yesterday.
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