Tabung Haji defends decision to buy TRX land from 1MDB


KUALA LUMPUR: Lembaga Tabung Haji is buying the plot of land in the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) from 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) at a discount of about 3% from the fair value of the real estate assessed by an independent valuation firm.

Tabung Haji defended its decision to purchase the land, saying it was forking out RM188.5mil for the 1.6 acre (0.64ha) parcel while its fair value was RM194mil.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Business , tabung haji , 1mdb

Next In Nation

Cost-of-living among issues in focus for Budget 2027, says Anwar
AKPS, police raid Subang Airport hangar, nabs four over Laos drug seizure
Selangor Sultan receives ceremonial keris marking 25 years on throne
Mindef eyes South Korean, Turkish or French missiles to replace NSM, says Khaled
Appeals court upholds man's 10-year jail term, rotan for armed robbery
Haze: All schools in Johor to shut Oct 8 and 9 due to deteriorating air quality
Ex-bank officer fined RM36,000 over unreported RM80,000 in bribes
Retired cop's 12-year prison, caning upheld for sexual assault of five-year-old
Perhilitan will only capture tigers if they pose a threat
Write-offs on unpaid federal loans to be limited to interest, says Deputy Finance Minister

Others Also Read