![Wedding party, umrah pilgrims among those stranded at KKIA Wedding party, umrah pilgrims among those stranded at KKIA](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713433858_umrahjpg.jpg)
Wedding party, umrah pilgrims among those stranded at KKIA
Several M'sia Airlines and Air Asia flights connecting KLIA, Sabah and Sarawak were cancelled, following volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang.
Thu Apr 18 2024
![Malaysian student becomes guide for PM Anwar's delegation to perform umrah Malaysian student becomes guide for PM Anwar's delegation to perform umrah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81679479379_PMAnwar.jpg)
Malaysian student becomes guide for PM Anwar's delegation to perform umrah
Mohamad Zarid who is a mutawif for umrah pilgrims for about two years now, is currently pursuing a four-year Syariah programme in Saudi.
Wed Mar 22 2023
![All 63 Malaysian umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia brought home All 63 Malaysian umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia brought home](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/61668256664_mrahramadankenan.jpg)
All 63 Malaysian umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia brought home
All 63 Malaysian Umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia since last June have been brought home safely, with the last group of 23 pilgrims safely arriving at KLIA today.
Sat Nov 12 2022
![36 of 63 umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia arrive home today 36 of 63 umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia arrive home today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/71648784259_PesawatSaudiaAirli.jpg)
36 of 63 umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia arrive home today
Malaysian citizens travelling abroad are advised to always abide by and respect the laws of the host country to avoid getting into trouble.
Fri Nov 04 2022
![63 Malaysians stranded in Saudi Arabia expected home next week 63 Malaysians stranded in Saudi Arabia expected home next week](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/71664117117_SaifuddinAbdullah.jpg)
63 Malaysians stranded in Saudi Arabia expected home next week
The 63 Malaysian umrah pilgrims stranded in Saudi Arabia since June may be brought home next week, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah.
Sat Oct 29 2022
![Saudi Arabia launches new digital platform to facilitate pilgrims from around the world Saudi Arabia launches new digital platform to facilitate pilgrims from around the world](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655723175_TBMEKAH.jpg)
Saudi Arabia launches new digital platform to facilitate pilgrims from around the world
Saudi Arabia's MOHU on Monday launched a new digital platform "Nusuk.sa" to facilitate the arrival procedure for Umrah pilgrims from all over the world.
Tue Sep 27 2022
![Umrah trip postponement: Compensation payout has been completed - Ahmad Marzuk Umrah trip postponement: Compensation payout has been completed - Ahmad Marzuk](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61652351640_TBMarzukShaary.jpg)
Umrah trip postponement: Compensation payout has been completed - Ahmad Marzuk
The compensation payout to more than 1,000 umrah pilgrims was completed in March, following a temporary postponement of umrah trips on Jan 8.
Thu May 12 2022
![Melaka to be transit state for Indonesian umrah pilgrims Melaka to be transit state for Indonesian umrah pilgrims](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/51633350891_TBADUNRUMBIAjpg.jpg)
Melaka to be transit state for Indonesian umrah pilgrims
Muhammad Jailani hopes with this move, tourists from Indonesia will stop to spend a day or two in Melaka before travelling to Kuala Lumpur.
Tue May 10 2022
!['Saudi Visa Bio' biometric app launched in Malaysia, to facilitate pilgrims' registration 'Saudi Visa Bio' biometric app launched in Malaysia, to facilitate pilgrims' registration](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71648468230_MahmoudHussienSaee.jpg)
'Saudi Visa Bio' biometric app launched in Malaysia, to facilitate pilgrims' registration
The 'Saudi Visa Bio' biometric app launched in Malaysia today will facilitate the registration of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from Malaysia.
Mon Mar 28 2022
![Saudi Arabia ready to accept arrival of 30 million hajj, umrah pilgrims by 2030 Saudi Arabia ready to accept arrival of 30 million hajj, umrah pilgrims by 2030](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/51589532758_TBMAKKAH.jpg)
Saudi Arabia ready to accept arrival of 30 million hajj, umrah pilgrims by 2030
The Saudi Arabian government has announced several initiatives and to strengthen its transportation system and logistics services in preparation for receiving up to 30 million pilgrims each year.
Sat Mar 26 2022
![Umrah pilgrims handling at KLIA to be improved - MAHB Umrah pilgrims handling at KLIA to be improved - MAHB](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71647190765_BekasMenteriBesar.jpg)
Umrah pilgrims handling at KLIA to be improved - MAHB
Zambry said the discussion was necessary to find solutions to ensure that handling of umrah pilgrims would not take hours.
Mon Mar 14 2022
![Umrah pilgrims eligible to receive compensation must open TH savings account Umrah pilgrims eligible to receive compensation must open TH savings account](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644928780_TBIDRISAHMAD.jpg)
Umrah pilgrims eligible to receive compensation must open TH savings account
Idris said he had also instructed TH to inform its branch offices nationwide to facilitate the opening of TH savings accounts to smoothen the disbursement process.
Tue Feb 15 2022
![Idris: Govt to pay umrah pilgrims RM1,671 on Feb 18 Idris: Govt to pay umrah pilgrims RM1,671 on Feb 18](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/61644745860_enteridiJabatanPe.jpg)
Idris: Govt to pay umrah pilgrims RM1,671 on Feb 18
A payment of RM1,671 each for pilgrims who had to cancel their umrah travel following the month-long temporary postponement, will be made on Feb 18.
Sun Feb 13 2022
![Compulsory booster dose for umrah a requirement by Saudi Arabia - Idris Compulsory booster dose for umrah a requirement by Saudi Arabia - Idris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/51644364114_SenatorIdrisAhmad.jpg)
Compulsory booster dose for umrah a requirement by Saudi Arabia - Idris
The new SOP which makes it mandatory for Malaysian umrah pilgrims to take the COVID-19 vaccine booster is based on a request by the Saudi Arabian government.
Tue Feb 08 2022
![Compulsory booster dose among new SOPs for umrah Compulsory booster dose among new SOPs for umrah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-02/71644324602_TBHisham.jpg)
Compulsory booster dose among new SOPs for umrah
Umrah pilgrims are required to take the COVID-19 vaccine booster dose under the new SOPs announced by the government, effective Feb 14.
Tue Feb 08 2022