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Malaysian govt risked 74.5 billion ringgit liability from Tabung Haji bank run
🇲🇾 Malaysia /Economy & Trade

Malaysian govt risked 74.5 billion ringgit liability from Tabung Haji bank run

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Malaysian government faced a potential liability of approximately 74.5 billion ringgit in 2018 if Tabung Haji (TH) depositors had initiated a mass withdrawal or bank run.
  • TH's financial standing at that time was technically insolvent, according to the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Dr. Zulkifli Hasan.
  • This risk highlights the precarious financial situation of TH prior to potential government intervention or restructuring.

The Malaysian government was exposed to a significant financial risk of approximately 74.5 billion ringgit in 2018. This liability would have materialized had Tabung Haji (TH) depositors engaged in a mass withdrawal, commonly known as a bank run.

Dr. Zulkifli Hasan, the Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), revealed that TH's financial position at the time was technically insolvent. This precarious state meant the institution lacked sufficient assets to cover its liabilities, making it vulnerable to a sudden loss of confidence.

The revelation underscores the critical financial challenges TH faced, necessitating careful management and potential government support to ensure its stability and protect depositors' funds. The potential scale of the liability indicates the systemic importance of TH and the government's role in safeguarding such institutions.

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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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