In Mecca, dreams of a ‘green haj’
Past years, hundreds of tonnes of rubbish were left behind at the rocky hill outside the city.
· 3 years ago
Muassasah pilgrims still pay RM9,980, says Mujahid
Tabung Haji will spend RM408.2 million to defray haj pilgrimages, says minister.
· 4 years ago
Haj offer letters to be sent out starting Tuesday
Quota for Malaysian pilgrims has been upped to 31,600 from last year’s 30,200.
· 4 years ago
Saudi Arabia sets new fee for haj visa
Pilgrims, including those from Malaysia, will be charged 300 riyals each starting this year.
· 4 years ago
Change perception haj pilgrimage cures illness
Those not in good health are not obligated to perform haj, says delegation deputy head.
· 4 years ago
Fear of haj ban reason for jab no-show in Kelantan, doctor says
They reject the Sinovac vaccine as Saudi Arabia has not approved the jab for pilgrims.
By Mohd Farhan Darwis · 2 years ago
Haj goes virtual for families of lucky pilgrims
Mecca has 5G technology since last year, allowing pilgrims to transfer data at breakneck speeds.
· 3 years ago
Virus measures, slashed numbers make for safest haj
Pilgrims often fall sick during the pilgrimage in past years.
· 3 years ago
Saudi faces perilous haj call as virus spikes
The pilgrimage a major potential source of contagion as millions are packed into congested sites.
· 3 years ago
Tabung Haji to bear cost of new visa charge for haj pilgrims
Saudi Arabia imposed new measure priced at 300 riyals per person.
· 4 years ago · 1 comment
LTAT contributors may make withdrawals for haj, studies
Defence minister says they will be allowed to do so only once during their service.
· 1 year ago
Umrah costs expected to rise due to Covid-19 SOP
Saudi Arabia reopened its borders to Malaysian tourists on August 1.
· 2 years ago
Scaled-down haj starts on July 29
Pilgrimage restricted to 1,000 people already present in kingdom, 70% of them foreigners.
· 3 years ago