No need for vaccination status checks, vaccine info registration to enter two holy mosques
The procedure for checking vaccination status of visitors and pilgrims to the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque in Saudi Arabia was abolished starting Thursday.
Thu Mar 10 2022
Saudi Arabia lifts age limit for entering two holy mosques
Saudi Arabia has lifted the age limit for visitors and pilgrims to enter the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, provided they have 'immune' status in the 'Tawakkalna' application.
Mon Feb 28 2022
Updated COVID-19 SOPs of Saudi's two holy mosques announced
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque is expecting a significant increase in the number of visitors to the two Holy Mosques.
Fri Feb 04 2022
Saudi King condoles Prime Minister of Malaysia on flood victims
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of condolence and sympathy to Ismail Sabri on the victims of the floods.
Mon Dec 27 2021
Muhyiddin leaves for official visit to Makkah today
The visit was at the invitation of Saudi Arabian king, King Salman Abdulaziz Al-Saud who is the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Malaysia, Saudi Arabia to discuss quota for haj, umrah soon
Malaysia and Saudi Arabia are expected to hold discussions on the haj and umrah quota soon, says Saudi Arabia Embassy's Religious Attach in Malaysia, Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Rubaian.
Mon Feb 15 2021
World leaders congratulate Saudi Arabia on success of hajj plans
The leaders congratulated the King on the success of pilgrims' movements plans at the holy sites.
Sat Aug 01 2020
King Salman consents tarawih prayers in two holy mosques
Saudi Arabia's King Salman Abdulaziz al-Saud has issued a decree authorizing tarawih prayers at two holy mosques in Mecca and Medina.
Wed Apr 22 2020
Saudi Arabia suspends prayers at two holy mosques
Saudi Arabian authorities have stopped Muslim worshippers from entering and praying at the two holy mosques in Makkah and Madinah in a bid to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Fri Mar 20 2020
Visit of King Salman Abdulaziz marks new era in Malaysia-Saudi Arabia relations
Dr Zayed Al-Harithi says the visit of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques reflected His Majesty's interest to enhance strong ties with Malaysia.
Sun Feb 26 2017
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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