Kuala lumpur: The Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) fully supports the decree by His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, who stressed that investigations into the findings of the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) on Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) must be conducted thoroughly, transparently and without compromise. Its Minister Dr Zulkifli Hasan said His Majesty's concern underscored the importance of safeguarding the trust and confidence of Muslims in the country's haj management and Islamic financial institutions.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr Zulkifli emphasized the need for firm and fair action based on the rule of law against any individual or entity found guilty of breaching trust and governance principles. He stated that the government would not tolerate or compromise on any form of abuse of power, malpractice, or management weaknesses that could jeopardize the interests of TH depositors.

Dr Zulkifli assured that every enforcement measure and improvement recommended by the RCI report would be scrutinized thoroughly to ensure that TH's governance structure is strengthened to the highest level. He highlighted that this continued commitment is highly significant not only in upholding justice and accountability but also in ensuring that past mistakes will not be repeated in the future.

The Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) remains committed to ensuring that TH remains a strong and reputable haj management institution that continues to enjoy the full confidence of Malaysians. Sultan Ibrahim had called for investigations into the RCI report on TH to be carried out exhaustively, emphasizing the importance of taking appropriate action against those responsible and preventing similar incidents in the future.

The RCI report, published on July 29, disclosed various significant findings concerning the management and governance of TH from 2014 to 2020. A special sitting of the Dewan Rakyat is scheduled for August 11 to debate the report.