
Three more Malaysian Hajj pilgrim dies in the Holy Land
Three more Malaysian hajj pilgrims have died in the Holy Land, bringing the death toll to eight.
Mon Jun 17 2024

Consider haj cost increase before going to Holy Land, prospective pilgrims told
Prospective haj pilgrims have been told to make sure that they can afford to go to the Holy Land and take into account the risk of haj cost increase.
Fri Sep 23 2022

No pilgrims have been restricted from travelling for haj - Immigration Dept
No Malaysian haj pilgrims have been restricted from travelling to the Holy Land to date, says Immigration Department director-general Datuk Seri Khairul Dzaimee Daud.
Wed Jun 22 2022

COVID: 78 fully recovered Malaysian haj pilgrims now safely in Holy Land
Most Malaysian haj pilgrims who tested positive for COVID-19 before leaving for the Holy Land have fully recovered, and are now joining other pilgrims to perform the fifth pillar of Islam.
Wed Jun 22 2022

Haj pilgrimage: Sacrifices by both pilgrims and family members left behind
Leaving behind children, who need extra care, to perform the haj pilgrimage is a sacrifice that not only involves parents.
Tue Jun 21 2022

74 M'sian haj pilgrims under Felda Travel to leave for Makkah from June 26
74 Malaysian haj pilgrims will leave for the Holy Land from June 26 to July 2, through a package managed by Felda Travel Sdn Bhd (Felda Travel).
Sat Jun 18 2022

Malaysian umrah pilgrims share experience of returning to holy land
The dream of Malaysian pilgrims to perform umrah has finally come true after it was delayed for almost two years following the COVID-19 outbreak around the world.
Sat Oct 23 2021

Haj quota: TH waiting for Saudi Arabia's official statement - Zulkifli
TH would make the necessary preparation for haj pilgrims before they depart for the Holy Land.
Thu Mar 11 2021

'Christmas will not be cancelled' says Bethlehem, amid little comfort or joy
The traditional birthplace of Jesus will go ahead with its celebrations, aware that the world's eyes are upon it at this time of year.
Tue Dec 01 2020

Swimming Santa brings Dead Sea to life with tree and cheer
Santa Claus came to the Dead Sea ahead of the Christmas season, to bring some Christmas cheer during a global pandemic.
Tue Nov 17 2020

Govt to seek advice from MKN, MOH before sending umrah pilgrims
The government will seek advice from the National Security Council and Health Ministry to send Malaysian umrah pilgrims to the Holy Land.
Tue Nov 03 2020

COVID-19: Pray for outbreak to end before Haj season - Zulkifli
Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, said it was too early to determine the status of haj pilgrims who had the opportunity to visit the Holy Land this year.
Fri Mar 13 2020

Najib calls on Muslims to imbibe spirit of Aidiladha, foster unity
The prime minister also shared his joy over Malaysia sending the biggest number of Haj pilgrims to the Holy Land this year.
Thu Aug 31 2017

95% of haj pilgrims have departed for Holy Land
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom said the remaining five per cent would take the last flight on Aug 28.
Sat Aug 26 2017

TH dispenses best medical services to Haj pilgrims
Tabung Haji (TH) is ready to provide the best medical treatment including by specialist doctors at any time required to enable Malaysian pilgrims to perform their Haj in the Holy Land without a hitch.
Mon Aug 14 2017

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025