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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has justified the government's decision to inject funds into Tabung Haji, stating the pilgrimage fund faced imminent bankruptcy without intervention.
Malaysia's fiscal deficit has contracted sharply to 3.7% of GDP in 2025 from 6.4% in 2021, reflecting sustained economic reform efforts. The government's debt growth rate has also slowed significantly, underpinning fiscal discipline.
Malaysia's Royal Commission of Inquiry has recommended forensic audits into 14 Tabung Haji investments that caused significant asset impairments. The report also flags major risks from a RM19.9 billion asset transfer and urges immediate government action.