250 Melaka PKR members rally outside party congress, demand swift TH probe

Some 250 Melaka PKR members dressed in black marched outside the venue of the party’s national congress here today, urging Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim to speed up investigations into Tabung Haji.

The group carried banners bearing the words “Defend Tabung Haji” and “Keadilan” and repeatedly chanted “Siasat” (investigate) outside the Melaka International Trade Centre.

One participant, who asked to be known only as Nasir, said those involved were PKR members from Melaka and did not include any party leader.

“We are asking the prime minister to speed up the investigations into Tabung Haji.

“We met him and he promised to investigate the matter thoroughly,” he told FMT.

Another participant, Ashiq, said the Tabung Haji issue was close to the hearts of the Malays and Muslims, and must be properly investigated.

“Action must be taken because this is our parents’ money, and it is also money meant for our children’s haj pilgrimage,” he said

The royal commission of inquiry report into Tabung Haji, which was declassified on July 29, recommended a major overhaul of the fund, including tighter oversight, forensic audits of selected investments, and limits on political involvement in the institution.

Its findings also led to investigations by the police, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, and the Inland Revenue Board, resulting in several high-profile arrests.