IDFC FIRST Bank Receives Inaugural Investment-Grade Ratings From S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- IDFC FIRST Bank, one of India's fast-growing private banks, has received its inaugural international investment-grade issuer credit ratings from S&P Global Ratings, with a ‘BBB-’ long-term rating and ‘A-3’ short-term rating, both with a stable outlook.

TH Needs To Focus On Sustainable Returns, Prioritise Savings Of Pilgrims - Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) needs to focus on reasonable and sustainable investment returns commensurate with the level of risk that can be accepted, with the protection of the savings of prospective pilgrims remaining a priority, according to an economist.

Affin Bank's 2Q Net Profit Falls To RM127.52 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd’s net profit fell by 11.1 per cent to RM127.52 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared to RM143.48 million in 2Q 2025.

TH Should Focus On Income Stability, Avoid Pressure Of Chasing High Returns

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Mohd Noor Azeery Idris

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Income stability, liquidity, and capital safety must continue to form the basis of Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) investment policy, given that the institution manages withdrawable savings.

Portfolio Restructuring Enhances TH's Capacity To Generate Consistent Returns

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Tabung Haji (TH) is now in a better position to consistently generate returns of between four and five percent -- or even higher -- without assuming excessive risk.

Govt Tightens Financial And Investment Measures At Tabung Haji, Ensures Non-Recurrence Of Crisis

By Nor Baizura Basri & Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) — The government’s pledge to leave no stone unturned in strengthening Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) through stricter policy and regulatory measures to ensure that similar issues do not recur was among the messages at yesterday’s special Dewan Rakyat sitting.

Putrajaya Perdana Acquisition Approval Took Place While The Company Was Under Jho Low’s Control

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) – The entire approval process for Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) purchase of a 30 per cent stake in Putrajaya Perdana Bhd in 2014 took place when the company was said to be under the control of Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low, through Utama Banking Group Bhd (UBG Bhd).

Tabung Haji Stable, Growing Stronger - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) current position is stable and increasingly stronger, following an increase in assets that exceed liabilities, depositors’ savings, and the distribution rate, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

TH Posts Almost RM13 Bln In Losses From 14 Investments, Seven of Which 100 Pct Losses - Amir Hamzah

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) incurred losses of nearly RM13 billion through 14 problematic investments, seven of which suffered losses of 100 per cent, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

TH Impairment Policy Changed Twice In A Day For 2017 Profit Levels

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) – The impairment policy of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) was changed from 70 per cent to 85 per cent and then 90 per cent within one day for financial year 2017, thus allowing the year's profits to be increased for the payment of profit distributions, according to the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) Report.

Government Bails Out TH With Over RM10 Bln To Restore Finances, Not Sell Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The government rescued Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) through a bailout exceeding RM10 billion due to mismanagement and embezzlement, to restore its financial position and not to take over the institution's assets, the Dewan Rakyat was informed today.

Govt Faced RM74.5 Bln Liability Risk If ‘Bank Run’ Occurred In 2018

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The government risked assuming liabilities of about RM74.5 billion if a massive panic withdrawal, or “bank run”, had occurred in 2018, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.