Tabung Haji Overhaul Push: Malaysia’s Dewan Rakyat debated the Tabung Haji (TH) RCI report, with MPs calling to expedite amendments to the TH Act 1995 to curb the Minister’s powers, reduce political influence, and strengthen board independence and merit-based appointments. BNM Warnings Spotlight: The Finance Minister II said TH’s financial crisis could have been avoided if warning letters from Bank Negara Malaysia since 2014 had been acted on, citing an asset-liability deficit of about RM10bil by end-2018. Sukuk Reliance Questioned: MPs also pressed for details on TH’s reliance on UJSB sukuk income (about 26% of annual income) and asked how losses from past investments will be handled through forensic audits. Governance Pressure From Youth Group: ABIM urged that RCI findings must drive comprehensive reform, warning the report must not be left unused and backing stronger Act changes including leadership eligibility and penalties for misreporting. Energy Transition Focus: Separate coverage highlights ASEAN’s “capital coordination” gap for energy transition, with calls for stronger regional cooperation and faster bankable delivery. Digital Skills Drive: The MADANI Digital Rakyat Portal was launched to boost AI literacy via Awareness, Access and Adoption. Business & Markets: Malaysia’s palm oil futures rose on crude strength, while TD SYNNEX expanded IBM distribution across 20 countries, including Malaysia, to deepen enterprise partner reach.