AWANI Global: Vision 2030 - Navigating The Future Of Pilgrimage
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.
Sun Sep 01 2024

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

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

Hajj pilgrims resume symbolic stoning
The final days of the Hajj coincide with Muslims in Malaysia celebrating Aidiladha.
Mon Jun 17 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

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

Use haj permit to avoid penalty - Malaysian Consulate-General in Jeddah
Malaysians who wish to perform the haj are advised to use legal means.
Fri May 10 2024

Rescuers hopeful of reaching trapped labourers in collapsed Indian tunnel
The tunnel, which was being constructed on a national highway that is part of a Hindu pilgrimage route, collapsed early Sunday morning.
Mon Nov 13 2023

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

Defying high prices, Muslim pilgrims head to Mecca for haj
More than 2 million haj pilgrims expected to attend the 2023 pilgrimage season this week in Mecca and Medina.
Tue Jun 27 2023

Religious affairs minister explains why B40, M40 pilgrims paying full Haj cost
Mohd Naim Mokhtar said priority of performing the Haj this year was given to those listed to perform the pilgrimage in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Thu Jun 22 2023

From US to London, royal super fan makes 'once-in-a-lifetime' coronation pilgrimage
For more than three decades Donna Werner has travelled to Britain to join in the public party at weddings and jubilees.
Wed May 03 2023

Court allows release of Isa Samad's passport for umrah pilgrimage
Judge Kamaludin said Mohd Isa should return the passport to the court on March 7.
Thu Jan 19 2023

Woman in male ihram clothes urged to turn herself in - Idris
The woman who went viral on social media for performing the umrah pilgrimage dressed in male ihram has been urged to turn herself in.
Sun Sep 18 2022

Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH
Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) as the existing significant shareholder of SEB.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow
While floods in Beaufort are receding, residents remain on alert for downstream water flow that could bring floodwaters from inland areas.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill
The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025