Malaysian student becomes guide for PM Anwar's delegation to perform umrah
Mohamad Zarid who is a mutawif for umrah pilgrims for about two years now, is currently pursuing a four-year Syariah programme in Saudi.
Wed Mar 22 2023
Saudi Arabia allows all visa holders to perform Umrah
Saudi Arabia announced on Saturday that it has allowed all types of visitors, including those holding tourist visas, to perform Umrah in the kingdom.
Sun Aug 14 2022
Ahmad Zahid gets release of passport from court to perform umrah
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Fri Apr 08 2022
Malaysia hopes more Malaysians to perform umrah, haj with lifting of COVID-19 restrictions by Saudi Arabia
Idris said M'sia would always extend its cooperation to the Saudi Arabian govt to ensure the safety and health of umrah and haj pilgrims.
Thu Mar 24 2022
Application for Ramadan umrah permit is now open - MoHU
The MoHU has announced that the application for permit to perform umrah during the month of Ramadan has been opened starting Sunday and can be applied through the Eatmarna and Tawakkalna applications.
Mon Mar 07 2022
Idris urges authorities to investigate freelance preacher
Idris Ahmad has urged the relevant authorities to investigate a freelance preacher who admitted to bringing a group of pilgrims who were not fully vaccinated to perform umrah.
Tue Jan 11 2022
Malaysian umrah pilgrims share experience of returning to holy land
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.
Sat Oct 23 2021
Refund customers unable to perform umrah, travel agencies told
Travel agencies that offer umrah packages have been urged to immediately return payments collected from customers who cannot perform umrah last year.
Sat Oct 09 2021
Govt studying visa-related procedures for umrah - Zulkifli
The government is looking into several procedures, including those related to visas, before allowing Malaysians to perform umrah.
Tue Aug 10 2021
Malaysian expected to be allowed to perform umrah this year - Zulkifli
Malaysians are expected to be allowed to visit Saudi Arabia, including to perform the umrah pilgrimage this year, said Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.
Thu Aug 05 2021
PM describes opportunity to perform umrah a responsibility, not personal privilege
Muhyiddin is in Saudi Arabia for a four-day official visit starting on Saturday at the invitation of the Saudi Arabian King.
Mon Mar 08 2021
Malaysia to get official info from Saudi Arabia on permission to perform Umrah
It was reported that for a start, about 6,000 residents in Saudi Arabia would be allowed to perform the umrah every day from Oct 4.
Wed Sep 23 2020
Zulkifli: No official announcement on permission to perform Umrah
There has been no official announcement from the Saudi Arabian government pertaining to permission to perform the Umrah thus far.
Fri Sep 18 2020
DRB-Hicom sponsors Paralympics 2016 medallists for Umrah
The four Malaysian medal winners at the Olympic Games 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, today left for Makkah to perform Umrah on full sponsorship by conglomerate, DRB-Hicom Bhd.
Mon Dec 26 2016
Be wary of travel agencies cheating clients to perform umrah - Hasan
The ministry was deluged with public complaints concerning such activities involving four agencies in Selangor, Melaka and Kelantan last year.
Sun Sep 08 2013
What Trump 2.0 could mean for trade, migrants, climate change and electric cars
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Wed Nov 27 2024
UN says Taliban detained journalists over 250 times in Afghanistan since takeover
The Taliban-led foreign ministry denies having arrested that number of journalists and added that those arrested had committed a crime.
Wed Nov 27 2024
TikTok becoming app of choice for criminals promoting investment scams - Police
Many users continue to be tricked and scammed even though police have repeatedly issued warnings about scams proliferating on social media.
Wed Nov 27 2024
MOE’s mental health screening identifies students with emotional challenges
Deputy Minister of Education says, those identified with severe emotional issues undergo screening twice a year.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over 60 days as Lebanon's army takes control of territory near its border with Israel to ensure that Hezbollah does not rebuild its infrastructure there.
Wed Nov 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Myanmar rebel army ready for dialogue with junta, with China's help
China puts pressure on rebels amid the rapid degeneration of the military, which Beijing has long seen as a guarantor of stability.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Malaysia ready to collaborate with South Korea on more substantial matters - PM
Malaysia seeks deeper collaboration with South Korea on digitalization, AI, and advanced learning curve discussions.
Tue Nov 26 2024