Climate change threat hangs over haj pilgrimage as hundreds perish in heat
Extreme heat has proved fatal for hundreds who began the journey last Friday to the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia
Temperatures reached 51.8 degrees Celsius (125.2 Fahrenheit) in the shade of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Pilgrims brace for brutal heat during Haj
Millions face heat stroke risk as Haj coincides with Mecca's hottest month.
Fri Jun 07 2024
King, Queen extend Aidiladha wishes to all Muslims
The royal couple will be performing tawaf and saie at the Grand Mosque in Makkah today.
Wed Jun 28 2023
Haj fraud: Police receive 72 reports involving almost RM4 million losses
PDRM has received a total of 72 reports nationwide related to fraudulent haj pilgrimage packages, against three travel agencies, involving losses amounting to RM3.95 million.
Tue Jul 12 2022
All Malaysian pilgrims complete haj pilgrimage
All 14,305 Malaysian pilgrims have completed the Haj without any untoward incidents, according to Tabung Haji (TH).
Tue Jul 12 2022
MATTA proposes prison sentence for travel agencies involved in haj pilgrimage scam
MATTA has suggested that the authorities make cases of travel agencies cheating haj pilgrims a serious crime with a prison sentence.
Mon Jul 11 2022
'Worth 100 men': Women don colourful robes at guardian-free hajj
Laila Al-Qarni urges all Muslim women to attend Saudi Arabia's hajj without a male guardian, after the requirement was shelved last year.
Mon Jul 11 2022
Police receive 57 reports over alleged haj scam, losses involving RM2.37 mln
Police have received 57 reports in connection with allegations of a scam involving the haj pilgrimage with losses amounting to over RM2.37 million.
Sat Jul 09 2022
Mecca's merchants relieved as foreign pilgrims return to haj
Now business has resumed again but costs are higher amid global economic strains.
Wed Jul 06 2022
Verify authenticity of furada visa before leaving for pilgrimage - Idris Ahmad
Muslims in the country are advised to be cautious with offer of furada visa to perform the haj pilgrimage.
Wed Jun 29 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
Youngsters able to perform haj at early age due to parents' foresight
Registering children for haj pilgrimage when they were small gives them an advantage to perform the fifth pillar of Islam at a young age.
Tue Jun 14 2022
Higher quality of service for haj pilgrims expected with increase in cost - TH
The increase in the cost of performing the haj pilgrimage this year is hoped to be on a par with the quality of services and welfare that the pilgrims will enjoy.
Sun Jun 12 2022
All vacancies to perform Haj pilgrimage this year have been filled up - Idris Ahmad
Idris said priority to fill the vacancies were given to those who had been listed to perform the Haj in 2020 and 2021.
Thu May 26 2022
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024