‘Fed up’ Malaysian sultan rebukes scandal-hit pilgrimage fund, demands accountability

A Malaysian ruler has demanded accountability over the mismanagement of a pilgrimage fund, where a government rescue, criminal proceedings against former officials and half-hearted reforms have fuelled concerns over political influence in an institution entrusted with the savings of millions of Muslims in the country. Tabung Haji holds the savings of more than 9.8 million depositors and helps Malaysian Muslims finance and undertake the pilgrimage to Mecca, a religious obligation for those with...