More than 1,000 die in haj amid scorching temperatures
Extreme heat hammers nearly two million participants in the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.
Mon Jun 24 2024
Hajj pilgrims resume symbolic stoning
The final days of the Hajj coincide with Muslims in Malaysia celebrating Aidiladha.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Maskless pilgrims launch largest hajj of COVID era
One million fully vaccinated Muslims, including 850,000 from abroad, are allowed at this year's hajj.
Thu Jul 07 2022
Saudi Arabia to limit hajj to pilgrims living in kingdom
Saudi Arabia will, this year, limit the annual Hajj pilgrimage to people living inside the country due to the COVID-19 pandemic, shutting the doors to pilgrims from abroad.
Tue Jun 23 2020
Journey to Mecca
Muslim faithful make the annual hajj pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.
Tue Sep 05 2017
Aidiladha celebrations around the world
Muslims across the world celebrate the annual festival of Aidiladha, which marks the end of the Hajj pilgrimage to Makkah.
Mon Sep 12 2016
Muslims climb Mount Arafah in hajj high point
The annual hajj pilgrimage reached its climax on Sunday when the Muslims from across the world swarmed a stoney hill in western Saudi Arabia to pray and recite from the Quran.
Sun Sep 11 2016
Almost 1.5 million Muslims begin hajj
From Asia, Africa and points in between, nearly 1.5 million Muslims began the annual hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia to Islam's holiest sites Saturday.
Sat Sep 10 2016
Saudi Grand Mufti to skip annual hajj sermon
For the first time in 35 years, Grand Mufti Abdul Aziz al-Sheikh won't be delivering his annual hajj sermon on the day of Arafat.
Sat Sep 10 2016
TH rents 12 buildings to accommodate 22,320 haj pilgrims
The rental agreement for the 12 buildings involves nine buildings in Makkah and three in Madinah.
Sun Jun 19 2016
Mecca crane tragedy: Video of pilgrims in panic goes viral
The 37-second video shows pilgrims - performing the fifth pillar in the Islamic faith - running around to save themselves.
Sat Sep 12 2015
Mecca crane tragedy: Here are the names of the missing Malaysians
Here is the list of names of the Malaysian pilgrims who have been missing in the crane collapse tragedy.
Sat Sep 12 2015
Mecca crane tragedy: Six Malaysians missing, 10 injured
Six Malaysians are reported missing with 10 more injured when a crane collapsed on the Grand Mosque yesterday.
Sat Sep 12 2015
Saudi bans hajj camel slaughter
Saudi Arabia on Friday banned the slaughter of camels during this year's hajj pilgrimage, after a surge in deaths from the MERS virus linked to the animals.
Sat Sep 12 2015
Najib pledges aid for Malaysian pilgrims injured in Mecca crane collapse
The government is to provide immediate aid to the Malaysian pilgrims who were injured after a crane collapsed on the Grand Mosque in Mecca Friday, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.
Fri Sep 11 2015
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