Malaysian haj pilgrims first to be issued visas this year - Na'im
Malaysian haj pilgrims are the first pilgrims in the world to be issued with visas from the Saudi Arabian Haj and Umrah Ministry.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Malaysian companies tie up with Saudi firm to offer food products for haj, umrah sector
Saudi Arabia-based Mrasi Almamoura Group has entered into a strategic partnership with two Malaysian companies to cater for the haj and umrah sector.
Thu Jan 12 2023
No age limit, Haj quota back to normal - Saudi Haj and Umrah minister
Al-Rabiah said this would enable two million Muslims from outside Saudi Arabia and about 200,000 domestic Muslims to perform the Haj.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Haj scam cases involving losses of over RM5 mln recorded as of July
A total of 132 police reports in connection with cases of fraudulent haj and umrah packages using the furada visa have been recorded as of July 31 involving losses of over RM5.6 million.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Haj fraud: Police receive 121 reports involving losses over RM5 million
PDRM has received a total of 121 reports related to fraudulent haj and umrah pilgrimage packages using furada visas against three travel agencies, involving losses of more than RM5 million.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Saudi says application for 1444 H umrah visa opens from today
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has announced that the 1444H umrah visa application for foreign pilgrims will open from today.
Thu Jul 14 2022
MOTAC yet to receive reports of fraudulent haj by proxy packages
MOTAC has not received any reports on cases of fraudulent haj by proxy (badal haji) services involving haj and umrah travel agencies thus far, said its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
Thu Jun 23 2022
Saudi announces readiness to welcome 70,000 umrah pilgrims a day
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia planned to increase the number of Umrah pilgrims to 120,000 from the current 60,000.
Wed Sep 08 2021
KXP set to be a hub for haj, umrah flights
The Kulim International Airport (KXP) is expected to be an aviation hub for haj and umrah flights, especially for residents in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia.
Mon Aug 02 2021
SOP implementation for haj, umrah to be refined - MOTAC
MOTAC will refine the SOP with regards to pilgrimage activities in Makkah and Madinah, particularly in terms of outlining the role of companies that manage the affairs of haj and umrah pilgrims.
Sun Apr 18 2021
Complete SOP for haj to be presented to MKN, MOH - Zulkifli
The results of discussions with the authorities in Saudi Arabia on the SOP related to haj and umrah will be presented to MKN and MOH.
Sun Apr 18 2021
Malaysia, Saudi Arabia to discuss quota for haj, umrah soon
Malaysia and Saudi Arabia are expected to hold discussions on the haj and umrah quota soon, says Saudi Arabia Embassy's Religious Attach in Malaysia, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Rubaian.
Mon Feb 15 2021
Zulkifli to get detailed information on haj status
The visit is important to get details for the implementation of Haj and umrah in a new normal atmosphere following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sat Oct 03 2020
No word yet from Saudi Arabia on suspension of this year's pilgrimage
The statement follows an explanation made by Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Malaysia, Mahmoud Hussien Saeed Qattan.
Wed Apr 08 2020
Jail those involved in Haj, Umrah package scams - MATTA
The government has been urged to take stern action, including imposing jail sentence on individuals behind the syndicates involved in Haj and Umrah package scams.
Tue Sep 01 2015