Ex-Tabung Haji chairman, former Treasury sec-gen arrested by MACC over RCI findings

 

Ex-Tabung Haji chairman, former Treasury sec-gen arrested by MACC over RCI findings



The men, both in their 60s, were detained around 4pm today after arriving at the MACC headquarters in Putrajaya. They are expected to be brought to the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court for a remand application tomorrow. — Picture by Choo Choy May


Summary

• The MACC has arrested a former Lembaga Tabung Haji chairman and a former Treasury secretary-general for investigation related to the royal commission inquiry.
• Both individuals in their 60s were detained at the MACC headquarters in Petaling Jaya.
• The duo is expected to appear at the Putrajaya Magistrates' Court for a remand application tomorrow.

By Kenneth Tee
First Published: Wednesday, 26 Aug 2026 7:28 PM MYT


PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has arrested a former Lembaga Tabung Haji chairman and a former Treasury secretary-general to assist an investigation stemming from the findings of the royal commission of inquiry (RCI) into the pilgrims’ fund.

The men, both in their 60s, were detained around 4pm today after arriving at the MACC headquarters here.


They are expected to be brought to the Putrajaya Magistrates’ Court for a remand application tomorrow.

MACC Chief Commissioner Datuk Seri Abd Halim Aman confirmed the arrests.