Saudi Arabia announces SAR10,000 fine for Hajj permit violations
Saudi Arabia has announced the enforcement of a penalty of 10,000 Riyals (SAR10,000) for violating the rules of the Hajj season.
Wed May 08 2024
Hajj season this year to be limited to 1 million pilgrims under 65 - MoHU
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia (MoHU) has announced that the number of pilgrims allowed for the Hajj season this year is limited to one million local and international pilgrims.
Sat Apr 09 2022
Saudi security forces commanders ready to implement security plans for this year's hajj season
The entry to the Grand Holy Mosque or holy sites will not be allowed but to those with permits through security checkpoints that were set at the entrances of the Makkah and holy sites.
Thu Jul 15 2021
Pos Malaysia to rake in RM3.5 million revenue during Haj season
Pos Laju is expected to handle 38,000kg more goods and baggage from Malaysian pilgrims this year compared to last year.
Mon Aug 01 2016
Security measures tightened up for this year's hajj - Tabung Haji
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is satisfied and confident with the security measures taken by the government of Saudi Arabia to curb any untoward incidents during the hajj season this year.
Sun Jul 31 2016
Iran says to miss hajj, Saudi 'blocking path to Allah'
In the latest dispute between regional rivals Tehran and Riyadh, Iranian pilgrims might not be able to take part in the hajj in September.
Sun May 29 2016
Foreign toll figures show hajj tragedy deadliest in history
At least 1,587 people were killed in last month's stampede during the hajj season, making it the deadliest in the pilgrimage's history.
Mon Oct 12 2015
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
![[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51681984153_AlirantrafikLebuh.jpg "[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will")
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024