![Cost of performing haj for first-time B40 pilgrims set at RM12,356 - TH Cost of performing haj for first-time B40 pilgrims set at RM12,356 - TH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/81705643966_TBtabunghajijp.jpg)
Cost of performing haj for first-time B40 pilgrims set at RM12,356 - TH
Syed Hamadah Syed Othman said the cost for first-time pilgrims from the M40 group, however, is at RM19,152 per person.
Fri Jan 19 2024
![Higher quality of service for haj pilgrims expected with increase in cost - TH Higher quality of service for haj pilgrims expected with increase in cost - TH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2018-07/71532509788_TBSYEDSALEH.jpg)
Higher quality of service for haj pilgrims expected with increase in cost - TH
The increase in the cost of performing the haj pilgrimage this year is hoped to be on a par with the quality of services and welfare that the pilgrims will enjoy.
Sun Jun 12 2022
![TH expects haj pilgrimage to cost more than RM25,000 per person this year TH expects haj pilgrimage to cost more than RM25,000 per person this year](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71649324325_TBSYEDSALEH.jpg)
TH expects haj pilgrimage to cost more than RM25,000 per person this year
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) expects the cost of performing haj for Muassasah pilgrims this year to increase to more than RM25,000 per person.
Thu Apr 07 2022
![Malaysia hopes Omicron will not prevent pilgrims from performing haj next season Malaysia hopes Omicron will not prevent pilgrims from performing haj next season](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/41638341189_SenatorIdrisAhmad.jpg)
Malaysia hopes Omicron will not prevent pilgrims from performing haj next season
It is hoped that Malaysian pilgrims would not be affected.
Wed Dec 01 2021
![More than 50 per cent increase expected in haj cost - Ahmad Marzuk More than 50 per cent increase expected in haj cost - Ahmad Marzuk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/51638012942_AhmadMarzuk.jpg)
More than 50 per cent increase expected in haj cost - Ahmad Marzuk
The cost of performing haj is expected to increase by more than 50 per cent following the 15 per cent Value Added Tax (VAT) introduced by the Saudi Arabian government.
Sat Nov 27 2021
![Public advised again haj funding offers from unknown parties - TH Public advised again haj funding offers from unknown parties - TH](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-08/71597663553_TabungHaji.jpg)
Public advised again haj funding offers from unknown parties - TH
The Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has urged the public to be vigilant and not be deceived by any party offering any form of funding for the purpose of performing haj through telephone calls.
Fri Nov 05 2021
![Cost of performing haj to increase due to inflation, Saudi Arabia's regulations Cost of performing haj to increase due to inflation, Saudi Arabia's regulations](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-06/51623649769_tawaf.jpg)
Cost of performing haj to increase due to inflation, Saudi Arabia's regulations
The cost of performing the Haj is expected to increase due to the inflation rate as well as the latest regulations which have been set by the Saudi Arabian government.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![Pilgrim who died before performing haj was quiet most of the time - son Pilgrim who died before performing haj was quiet most of the time - son](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/41454571242_TabungHaji.jpg)
Pilgrim who died before performing haj was quiet most of the time - son
Kamarulzaman Masaod reportedly fell ill at KLIA after arriving from Alor Setar on Flight KT9K at 12.55am, and was pronounced dead at 6.45am at the Putrajaya Hospital.
Mon Aug 08 2016
![Health screening essential to performing haj this season Health screening essential to performing haj this season](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-10/81381923277_295x200.jpg)
Health screening essential to performing haj this season
Health screening is important to prevent would-be pilgrims from being infected by the Middle East respiratory syndrome-corona virus (MERS-CoV).
Fri Apr 11 2014