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
Six Malaysian pilgrims die after wukuf
All the pilgrims who died had time to perform wukuf worship and most of them died from heart disease, pneumonia and blood infection.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Pilgrims stranded in Makkah: TH yet to receive official report
Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said the stranded individuals have not lodge a complaint with Tabung Haji to seek assistance to return.
Fri May 31 2024
Malaysia becomes first country to complete all E-Haj system contracts
The E-Haj encompasses services and facilities such as accommodation tents, air conditioning, food and drink, transportation of pilgrims.
Tue May 14 2024
Malaysian haj pilgrims first to be issued visas this year - Na'im
Malaysian haj pilgrims are the first pilgrims in the world to be issued with visas from the Saudi Arabian Haj and Umrah Ministry.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Wedding party, umrah pilgrims among those stranded at KKIA
Several M'sia Airlines and Air Asia flights connecting KLIA, Sabah and Sarawak were cancelled, following volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang.
Thu Apr 18 2024
Haj season this year attracts more than 1.8 million pilgrims
Pilgrims from 67 countries in Europe, the Americas, and Australia were permitted to register and book electronically.
Wed Jun 28 2023
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
Syndicate involved in manipulating flight ticket quota for umrah uncovered - MACC
MACC has uncovered a syndicate involved in manipulating the distribution of a quota of flight seats for agencies providing umrah services.
Fri Feb 10 2023
MOTAC: Only 10 pct of umrah tickets sold to Indonesians
Amal by Malaysia Airlines only sells 10 pct of the total capacity of umrah tickets to Indonesian pilgrims, according to MOTAC.
Thu Feb 02 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
Malaysian companies tie up with Saudi firm to offer food products for haj, umrah sector
Saudi Arabia-based Mrasi Almamoura Group has entered into a strategic partnership with two Malaysian companies to cater for the haj and umrah sector.
Thu Jan 12 2023
TH receives Saudi Arabian Labaittom Award for the Best Awareness Programme in Islamic World
Tabung Haji was named the recipient of the Saudi Arabian Labaittom Award for the Best Awareness Programme in the Islamic World at the Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition 2023 in Jeddah.
Wed Jan 11 2023
Saudi Arabia reduces haj, umrah insurance premium
Saudi Arabia has reduced the haj pilgrims' insurance premium from 109 Riyals (RM127) to 29 Riyals (RM34), a decrease of 73 per cent.
Wed Jan 11 2023
No age limit, Haj quota back to normal - Saudi Haj and Umrah minister
Al-Rabiah said this would enable two million Muslims from outside Saudi Arabia and about 200,000 domestic Muslims to perform the Haj.
Tue Jan 10 2023
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
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024