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Tabung Haji: A story of mismanagement


For generations of Malaysian Muslims, Tabung Haji has been more than a financial institution. It is a trusted place to save for one of the most important journeys in their life – the pilgrimage to Mecca. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

NOT all Malaysians will understand the scale of the Tabung Haji scandal as it does not hit their pockets directly.

However, this disturbing scandal is a story of mismanagement and apparent abuses, a failure of fiduciary duties, poor investments, weak governance and more.

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