news Scmp World 2026-07-30

Malaysia's PM Uses Haj Fund Report Ahead of Negeri Sembilan Election

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is leveraging a delayed inquiry into the country's Islamic pilgrimage fund to push his anti-corruption message before the Negeri Sembilan election. This move by his coalition aims to counter state rival Umno on governance issues, though its electoral impact is debated.

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