COO of Tabung Haji arrives at Shah Alam court
The chief operating officer of Lembaga Tabung Haji, Datuk Adi Azuan Abdul Ghani, appeared before the Shah Alam Sessions Court on Thursday to face three charges under Section 165 of the Penal Code.
Source: Utusan Malaysia · September 24, 2026 at 1:02 PM · AI-assisted report
Single-sourceSHAH ALAM, 24 SEPTEMBER 2026 —
The chief operating officer of Lembaga Tabung Haji, Datuk Adi Azuan Abdul Ghani, appeared before the Shah Alam Sessions Court on Thursday to face three charges under Section 165 of the Penal Code.
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Adi Azuan, 56, is accused of receiving valuable items from a person linked to his official duties as a public servant nine years ago. He entered the courtroom at about 8 a.m. in a dark suit and face mask.
The charges were originally scheduled for 3 September, but the COO failed to appear after his wife, Zureen Zainuddin, informed the court that he had been admitted to the University of Malaya Medical Centre on 31 August for chest pain. A cardiology report from the hospital was submitted by his lawyer to confirm his medical condition and explain his absence on the earlier date.
The case is one of five involving senior Tabung Haji officials named in the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report, which examined disciplinary actions against the agency’s top management. The RCI findings highlighted four main issues: the sale of shares in PT TH Indo Plantations, an unapproved contribution of RM 22.12 million to the Tabung Haji Foundation, the declaration of a 2017 profit‑sharing grant, and false claims.
The report noted that the disciplinary measures were later reduced after appeals.
The court’s acceptance of the medical documents means the trial will proceed on the original charge date, with the prosecution expected to present further evidence of the alleged receipt of valuables. Legal observers note that the outcome could have implications for governance standards at Tabung Haji, a major Malaysian financial institution.
For Malaysia’s financial sector, the proceedings underscore heightened scrutiny of public‑sector officials and the importance of transparent compliance with anti‑corruption statutes. The case may influence how other government‑linked entities manage conflicts of interest and disclose large transactions.
The next hearing is set for the court’s calendar later this month, where the prosecution will seek a conviction on the three Section 165 offences.
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