Malaysia's anti-corruption agency has obtained a seven-day remand order for the former chairman of Tabung Haji and a former secretary-general of the Treasury, according to Malay Mail. The two were detained as part of an investigation linked to findings from a Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI).
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) secured the remand order on Thursday, August 27, 2026, Malay Mail reports. The former Tabung Haji chairman and the ex-Treasury secretary-general are being held to assist in the probe, which stems from the RCI's conclusions.
Malaysiakini reported that the MACC detained both individuals in connection with the RCI findings. The Star also confirmed the seven-day remand, noting that the two are being held to help with the investigation. Free Malaysia Today similarly reported the arrests, linking them to the RCI report.
The case also touches on the former chief executive officer of Tabung Haji, whose remand was extended, according to NST Online. The extension is part of the same broader probe into the pilgrimage fund's affairs.
The RCI's findings have prompted this latest round of enforcement action, with the MACC moving against senior figures associated with Tabung Haji's management and related government oversight. The detention of the former chairman and the ex-Treasury official signals the commission is pursuing individuals at the highest levels of the institutions involved.
The seven-day remand period will allow investigators to question the two men in detail. Observers will be watching whether the MACC seeks further detentions or brings formal charges once the remand period ends.
