No age limit, Haj quota back to normal - Saudi Haj and Umrah minister
Al-Rabiah said this would enable two million Muslims from outside Saudi Arabia and about 200,000 domestic Muslims to perform the Haj.
Tue Jan 10 2023
Malaysia still waiting for decision on additional haj quota appeal - Idris
Malaysia is still waiting for the Saudi Arabian government's decision on the country's appeal for an additional quota of 5,000 pilgrims to perform the 2022 haj season.
Mon May 23 2022
Malaysia seeks additional 5,000 haj pilgrim quota - Idris
Malaysia has applied for an additional 5,000 haj quota from the Saudi Arabian government for this year's haj season.
Mon May 16 2022
Tabung Haji guarantees no haj quota abuse, queue-cutting
Tabung Haji (TH) today gave a guarantee that there will be no issue of quota abuse and queue-cutting for haj.
Sat May 07 2022
Appeal to raise haj quota has to consider flight and logistical issues - Idris Ahmad
Any appeal to the Saudi Arabian government to raise the Haj quota for Malaysian pilgrims this year needs to take into consideration certain matters including flights and logistics.
Tue Apr 26 2022
Haj quota for Malaysian pilgrims set at 14,306 this year - Idris Ahmad
Only 14,306 Malaysian pilgrims are allowed to perform haj this year, a mere 45 pct of the normal quota of Malaysian pilgrims given by Saudi Arabia.
Thu Apr 21 2022
No haj quota set yet for this year - Idris
The Saudi Arabian government has yet to set the haj quota for all countries for this year's haj season, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad.
Thu Mar 31 2022
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
Increased haj quota reduces waiting time for prospective pilgrims - TH
The Pilgrims Fund Board (TH) has welcomed news of Malaysia getting an additional 10,000 places under its haj quota.
Wed Mar 10 2021
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Wed Mar 10 2021
Malaysia gets additional 10,000 haj quota - PM Muhyiddin
Muhyiddin said when the haj situation returns to normalcy after the COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia will get the additional quota for pilgrims.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Muhyiddin concludes official visit to Saudi Arabia on high note
Among the substantive matters achieved were Malaysia's success in securing an additional 10,000 places under its haj quota.
Wed Mar 10 2021
Haj quota may figure at Muhyiddin's audience with Saudi Crown Prince
An increase in Malaysia's population has prompted the government to make the request.
Tue Mar 09 2021
MOH facilities capable of administering COVID-19 vaccine to haj pilgrims - Dr Adham
He said the Malaysian government was waiting for the haj quota to be announced by the Saudi Arabian government.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Special haj quota of 1,100 for Mindef, police personnel
A total of 1,100 security forces personnel, Defence Ministry staff and civilians will be able to perform haj this year, thanks to a special quota.
Thu Aug 17 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
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Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024