On social media, the word “sakau” - which does not appear in the royal commission of inquiry report investigating the management and operations of Lembaga Tabung Haji from 2014 to 2020 - has become a subject of debate.

Although the report exposed widespread governance failures, particularly in matters involving critical financial risks, political interference, and improper transactions, some have seized the opportunity to make sarcastic remarks by highlighting the word “sakau”, or theft, popularised by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The RCI report...