Right move to sell the land, says Ismail Sabri

Umno supreme council member says move will end debate and controversy

BERA: Tabung Haji’s decision to sell a piece of land bought from 1Malaysia Development Bhd is a move in the right direction to regain the confidence of depositors in the pilgrimage fund, said Umno Supreme Council member Ismail Sabri Yaakob today.

He said the decision could end the debate and controversy surrounding the pilgrim fund’s decision to buy the 1.5-acre plot at Tun Razak Exchange for RM188mil.

“The decision can end accusations from certain parties and depositors in the fund. It can also put a stop to all kinds of speculation. Those who have deposited in the pilgrimage fund should not be worried about their money,” he said.

“The government has assured that money deposited in Tabung Haji will be refunded if there was any problem,” he told reporters at the closing of a basic course for pilgrims from the Bera district at Masjid Bera, here today.

He said the fund has also successfully expanded its investment to various economic sectors, such as commercial, industrial and plantation companies
through Tabung Haji Properties, TH Travels, TH Engineering, and TH Plantations.

- BERNAMA