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

In Mecca, dreams of a ‘green haj’

Muassasah pilgrims still pay RM9,980, says Mujahid

Tabung Haji will spend RM408.2 million to defray haj pilgrimages, says minister.

· 4 years ago

Muassasah pilgrims still pay RM9,980, says Mujahid

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

Haj offer letters to be sent out starting Tuesday

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

Saudi Arabia sets new fee for haj visa

Change perception haj pilgrimage cures illness

Those not in good health are not obligated to perform haj, says delegation deputy head.

· 4 years ago

Change perception haj pilgrimage cures illness


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

Fear of haj ban reason for jab no-show in Kelantan, doctor says

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

Haj goes virtual for families of lucky pilgrims

Virus measures, slashed numbers make for safest haj

Pilgrims often fall sick during the pilgrimage in past years.

· 3 years ago

Virus measures, slashed numbers make for safest haj

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

Saudi faces perilous haj call as virus spikes

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

Tabung Haji to bear cost of new visa charge for haj pilgrims

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

LTAT contributors may make withdrawals for haj, studies

Umrah costs expected to rise due to Covid-19 SOP

Saudi Arabia reopened its borders to Malaysian tourists on August 1.

· 2 years ago

Umrah costs expected to rise due to Covid-19 SOP

Scaled-down haj starts on July 29

Pilgrimage restricted to 1,000 people already present in kingdom, 70% of them foreigners.

· 3 years ago

Scaled-down haj starts on July 29

Muslims disappointed but accept haj cancellation

Saudi Arabia battling major Covid-19 outbreak, scales down haj this year.

· 3 years ago

Muslims disappointed but accept haj cancellation

Saudis to hold ‘very limited’ haj

Muslims outside the kingdom barred from performing haj.

· 3 years ago

Saudis to hold ‘very limited’ haj