Journey to the holy land to also cost more, Dewan Rakyat told.

Prospective pilgrims are reminded to sign up only with TH-licensed travel service providers.

International pilgrims brave heat, strict hygiene measures to perform rites for first time in three years.

Religious Affairs Minister Idris Ahmad to pay visit to Saudi Arabia on March 18.

Tight coronavirus restrictions imposed for their safety. 

This follows the decision of Saudi Arabia to only allow residents and citizens from within the kingdom to perform the pilgrimage.

Police say no word from Saudi Arabia on details for pilgrimage, so considering all travel package deals as suspicious.

Deputy minister says several countries have decided not to send pilgrims this year.

Tabung Haji provides Riyadh with updated population figure from UN.

Executive director says two licensed haj operators appointed this year after careful vetting.

Tabung Haji awaits Saudi govt decision.

Idris Ahmad says the amount of financial assistance given will depend of total cost of haj pilgrimage.

Pilgrims need to be below 65 years with no chronic illnesses.

This is pending directive from Saudi Arabia for this year’s pilgrimage season.

However, Saudi govt yet to decide on pilgrimage this year.