Holy Land

Three more Malaysian hajj pilgrims have died in the Holy Land, bringing the death toll to eight.

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.

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.

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.

Leaving behind children, who need extra care, to perform the haj pilgrimage is a sacrifice that not only involves parents.

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).

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.

TH would make the necessary preparation for haj pilgrims before they depart for the Holy Land.

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.

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The government will seek advice from the National Security Council and Health Ministry to send Malaysian umrah pilgrims to the Holy Land.

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.

The prime minister also shared his joy over Malaysia sending the biggest number of Haj pilgrims to the Holy Land this year.

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.

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.

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The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.

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Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.

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KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.

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The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.