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
MOTAC suspends approval of advertisements on umrah packages
The approval process for the advertisement of umrah packages has been suspended from Jan 8, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) said in a statement today.
Sun Jan 09 2022
All companies licensed with MOTAC can offer umrah packages
Umrah services companies registered under MOTAC can offer umrah packages and handle umrah matters.
Thu Dec 02 2021
Ads on umrah packages need approval of Tourism Commissioner from Feb 1
Licensed tour operators or any companies handling umrah will not be allowed to advertise any packages without the approval of the Tourism Commissioner beginning Feb 1 next year.
Thu Nov 11 2021
Refund customers unable to perform umrah, travel agencies told
Travel agencies that offer umrah packages have been urged to immediately return payments collected from customers who cannot perform umrah last year.
Sat Oct 09 2021
MOTAC denies setting new floor price for umrah packages
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) has denied an allegation that it had fixed the floor price for umrah packages at between RM8,000 and RM9,000.
Fri Aug 20 2021
Beware of bogus umrah packages - Bukit Aman
There is a possibility of fake umrah packages being offered to unsuspecting members of the public following Saudi Arabia's announcement that it would start receiving pilgrims for umrah.
Fri Dec 11 2020
Umrah not allowed yet, MOTAC probes dubious ads
MOTAC is probing dubious advertisements on umrah packages as this pilgrimage is yet to be allowed for Malaysians since COVID-19 started.
Tue Dec 08 2020
Be wary of cheap Umrah packages, buy from registered agents only
Muslims going for umrah are urged to be careful with agents offering umrah packages at below RM5,000, to prevent fraud.
Sun Jan 08 2017
Travel agencies must have special umrah license from Oct 2017
All travel agencies that intend to handle umrah packages must have a special umrah license to be issued by the Tourism and Culture Ministry from October 1 next year.
Fri Dec 16 2016
Tourism Ministry to intensify efforts to curb Umrah package scams
There have been 60 such scams reported from January to September this year, with one case affecting some 40 to 60 victims.
Mon Oct 24 2016
57 cases involving 'umrah' offences recorded since 2012
A total 57 cases involving offences related to 'umrah' packages were recorded nationwide with compound totaling RM249,000 from 2012 until April.
Sun May 22 2016
Umrah package: Housewife pleads not guilty to 30 counts of cheating
A seven-month pregnant woman was charged in three separate courts at the Ampang Magistrate's Court here today, with 30 counts of cheating over umrah packages involving RM166,300.
Thu Apr 07 2016
Agents offering fake umrah packages must be sternly dealt with - MATTA
The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) today urged the Regulatory Umrah Council to take stern action against tour agents offering fake Umrah packages.
Mon Sep 08 2014