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In this exclusive interview, Dr Tawfiq Fawzan Muhammed Al-Rabiah, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah for Saudi Arabia delves into the transformative vision for Haj and Umrah as part of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Malaysian haj pilgrims are the first pilgrims in the world to be issued with visas from the Saudi Arabian Haj and Umrah Ministry.

Saudi Arabia-based Mrasi Almamoura Group has entered into a strategic partnership with two Malaysian companies to cater for the haj and umrah sector.

Al-Rabiah said this would enable two million Muslims from outside Saudi Arabia and about 200,000 domestic Muslims to perform the Haj.

A total of 132 police reports in connection with cases of fraudulent haj and umrah packages using the furada visa have been recorded as of July 31 involving losses of over RM5.6 million.

PDRM has received a total of 121 reports related to fraudulent haj and umrah pilgrimage packages using furada visas against three travel agencies, involving losses of more than RM5 million.

The Ministry of Haj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has announced that the 1444H umrah visa application for foreign pilgrims will open from today.

MOTAC has not received any reports on cases of fraudulent haj by proxy (badal haji) services involving haj and umrah travel agencies thus far, said its minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

The Ministry of Haj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia planned to increase the number of Umrah pilgrims to 120,000 from the current 60,000.

The Kulim International Airport (KXP) is expected to be an aviation hub for haj and umrah flights, especially for residents in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia.

MOTAC will refine the SOP with regards to pilgrimage activities in Makkah and Madinah, particularly in terms of outlining the role of companies that manage the affairs of haj and umrah pilgrims.

The results of discussions with the authorities in Saudi Arabia on the SOP related to haj and umrah will be presented to MKN and MOH.

Malaysia and Saudi Arabia are expected to hold discussions on the haj and umrah quota soon, says Saudi Arabia Embassy's Religious Attach in Malaysia, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Rubaian.

The visit is important to get details for the implementation of Haj and umrah in a new normal atmosphere following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The statement follows an explanation made by Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Malaysia, Mahmoud Hussien Saeed Qattan.

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