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Ex-religious minister denies role in US$211m haj transfer
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 14, 2026 at 1:09 AM ET
Summary: Jamil Khir Baharom, a former Malaysian religious affairs minister, pleaded not guilty on Monday to three charges involving more than 860 million ringgit (US$211 million) in transactions linked to the state-run haj savings fund and a Saudi property group. The case follows his tenure as minister from 2009 to 2018.
WHO: Jamil Khir Baharom
WHAT: Plead not guilty to three charges over alleged transactions involving Malaysia's state-run haj savings fund and a Saudi property group.
WHEN: Sep 14, 2026
WHERE: Malaysia
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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