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
Haj fraud: Police receive 121 reports involving losses over RM5 million
PDRM has received a total of 121 reports related to fraudulent haj and umrah pilgrimage packages using furada visas against three travel agencies, involving losses of more than RM5 million.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Government to refine SOPs for umrah travel - Ahmad Marzuk
The government will refine SOPs to ensure Muslims going for their Umrah pilgrimage have completed their two doses of the COVID-19 vaccines.
Sat Jan 29 2022
Umrah trips to resume beginning Feb 8 - Nancy Shukri
The Cabinet today decided to allow Muslims to resume umrah pilgrimages from Feb 8, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.
Wed Jan 26 2022
Too early to ban Umrah travel over Omicron - Khairy
The MOH is of the view that it was still too early to impose a travel ban for the Umrah pilgrimage in Mecca following an increase in Omicron variant cases.
Tue Dec 28 2021
Umrah: Malaysia still discussing with Saudi Arabia on vaccine discrimination
Malaysia is still discussing with the Saudi Arabian government on not to impose vaccine discrimination against its individuals wanting to perform the Umrah pilgrimage in the kingdom.
Wed Oct 20 2021
Gov't to announce SOP, mechanisms for umrah in November - Ahmad Marzuk
The government will announce the SOPs and mechanisms for Muslims in the country to perform the umrah pilgrimage in November.
Sun Oct 03 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
Saudi Arabia reopens holy sites for Umrah pilgrimage as of Sunday
Saudi Arabia re-opened the Muslim holy sites for the Umrah pilgrimage as of Sunday, Anadolu Agency reported, quoting the state-run Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
Sun Jul 25 2021
Saudi to allow only 'immunised' pilgrims to Mecca
Authorities said the umrah will be allowed to return to full capacity once the threat of the pandemic has abated.
Tue Apr 06 2021
Saudi Arabia to end curfew on June 21, except in Mecca
The Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages - which attract millions of travelers from around the world - will remain suspended until further notice
Tue May 26 2020
King Salman's visit enhances haj, umrah pilgrimage management
The visit of Saudi Arabia Ruler, King Salman Abdulaziz Al Saud to Malaysia is seen as paving the way to improve the smooth management of Malaysian pilgrims performing umrah and haj in the Holy Land.
Wed Mar 01 2017
Fourteen Palestinian pilgrims die in Jordan bus crash
Fourteen Palestinian pilgrims were killed and 36 others injured when their bus overturned in southern Jordan near the Saudi border.
Thu Mar 17 2016
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
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024