Malaysians stranded in Makkah for using tourist visa to perform Haj, TH looking best way to help - Dr Zulkifli
It is learnt that the prospective Haj group was deceived by the offer of cheap Haj package by using tourist visas to perform the pilgrimage.
Tue May 14 2024
148 years waiting time for Malaysians to perform Haj
Datuk Seri Syed Saleh said currently, more than 3.8 mln TH depositors have registered and are waiting for their turn to perform the Haj.
Wed Jun 14 2023
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
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
Haj cost: TH announces two rates for muassasah pilgrims
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) today announced the cost to perform haj for the muassasah pilgrims this year, with different rates for those in the B40 group and non-B40 group.
Fri Apr 22 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
Private haj package cost could reach RM50,000 - PAPUH
The cost to perform the haj pilgrimage using the services of private companies is expected to reach RM40,000 to RM50,000 per person.
Mon Apr 11 2022
Malaysia hopes Saudi Arabia allows foreign pilgrims to perform haj this year - Idris
Malaysia is hoping that Saudi Arabia will allow foreign pilgrims to perform the haj this year despite the global threat posed by the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
Thu Jan 06 2022
Fraudulent 'jump the queue' activities to perform haj increasingly worrying - Idris
The public has been urged not to be duped by fraudulent 'jump the queue' activities purportedly to enable prospective pilgrims to perform haj quicker.
Sat Nov 20 2021
296 Malaysians in Saudi Arabia to perform haj this year - Zulkifli
296 Malaysians in Saudi Arabia are eligible to perform the haj this year, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.
Wed Jul 14 2021
Saudi to allow 60,000 vaccinated residents to perform hajj
It will be the second year in a row that the kingdom hosts a downscaled hajj amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Sat Jun 12 2021
Muslims urged to perform hajat prayer simultaneously tomorrow
Muslims in Malaysia are encouraged to perform solat hajat (prayer of need) simultaneously in their respective homes after Zohor prayer tomorrow.
Thu Mar 26 2020
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
Indonesians to pay RM12,000 to perform Haj this year
The Indonesian government has set the cost of performing the Haj this year at Rp34.890 million (about RM12,000), an increase of 25 per cent from last year.
Tue Mar 28 2017
Waiting period for Malaysians to perform haj shortened by 13 years
The waiting period for Malaysians to perform the haj has been reduced by 13 years after the pilgrim quota was increased as announced recently.
Mon Mar 27 2017
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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