Religious affairs minister explains why B40, M40 pilgrims paying full Haj cost
Mohd Naim Mokhtar said priority of performing the Haj this year was given to those listed to perform the pilgrimage in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Thu Jun 22 2023
Haj quota for Malaysian pilgrims set at 14,306 this year - Idris Ahmad
Only 14,306 Malaysian pilgrims are allowed to perform haj this year, a mere 45 pct of the normal quota of Malaysian pilgrims given by Saudi Arabia.
Thu Apr 21 2022
Malaysia hopes Saudi Arabia allows foreign pilgrims to perform haj this year - Idris
Malaysia is hoping that Saudi Arabia will allow foreign pilgrims to perform the haj this year despite the global threat posed by the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
Thu Jan 06 2022
296 Malaysians in Saudi Arabia to perform haj this year - Zulkifli
296 Malaysians in Saudi Arabia are eligible to perform the haj this year, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.
Wed Jul 14 2021
COVID: Prospective haj pilgrims feel more confident, safer after vaccination
Prospective Malaysian pilgrims selected to perform the Haj this year have expressed their gratitude after receiving the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine jab, saying they feel more confident and safer.
Sat May 22 2021
Prospective pilgrims advised to get ready should haj pilgrimage be allowed this year
Tabung Haji (TH) has advised prospective Malaysian pilgrims to be prepared as the Saudi Arabian government may allow foreign pilgrims to perform the Haj this year.
Mon May 10 2021
Govt seeking permission to allow 3 M'sians to be among 1,000 Haj pilgrims - Zulkifli
The government has appealed to Saudi Arabia to allow three Malaysians who are there, to be among the 1,000 pilgrims selected to perform the Haj this year.
Wed Jul 22 2020
Indian Muslims praise Saudi decision on haj pilgrimage
Saudi Arabia's decision to organise a scaled-down Haj this year due to the coronavirus situation has been welcomed by Indian Muslims, who constitute one of the largest segments of pilgrims.
Wed Jun 24 2020
Special haj quota of 1,100 for Mindef, police personnel
A total of 1,100 security forces personnel, Defence Ministry staff and civilians will be able to perform haj this year, thanks to a special quota.
Thu Aug 17 2017
Indonesians to pay RM12,000 to perform Haj this year
The Indonesian government has set the cost of performing the Haj this year at Rp34.890 million (about RM12,000), an increase of 25 per cent from last year.
Tue Mar 28 2017
TH gives priority to 70-year-olds to perform haj this year
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, Senator Datuk Asyraf Wajdi Dusuki said they will fill the vacant slots due to withdrawal.
Sun Mar 05 2017
TH hoping for 10,000 additional places for haj this year
TH would seek the assistance of the Prime Minister's Office to send an application to the King of Saudi Arabia, says Azeez.
Mon Jun 06 2016