Zulkifli Hasan says Tabung Haji will review risks, market conditions, financial capacity first

By Sofia Nasir SHAH ALAM, April 20 — Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj today reminded Muslims not to betray their brethren by offering fake haj packages and profit off a lie. The Ruler said Islam forbids its followers to lie, and that God will repay the sins of those who...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — Haj pilgrims aged 65 and above, as well as those identified as high-risk through health screenings, have been reminded to get the Covid-19 vaccine for free at 247 clinics nationwide.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 — All prospective haj pilgrims are required to obtain the meningococcal vaccine, while the Covid-19 and influenza vaccines are mandatory for those in high-risk groups.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Malaysia remains unaffected by the restrictions on the issuance of multiple-entry visas (MEVs) imposed on 14 countries, reflecting strong confidence in the management of Tabung Haji, said the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 — Agencies promoting "Thai Marriage Trip" packages could face legal action under the Islamic Family Law Enactment, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

By Norrasyidah Arshad SHAH ALAM, July 19 — Discussions will be held with Lembaga Tabung Haji on increasing the Muassasah Haj Incentive to RM2,000 for Selangor pilgrims starting from 2026. Yayasan Menteri Besar Selangor (Incorporated) or MBI chief executive officer Ahmad Azri Zainal Nor said...

CAIRO/RIYADH, June 24 — More than 1,000 people have died during haj this year, according to a Reuters tally, as extreme heat hammered the nearly two million who took part in the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.

CAIRO, June 23 — Egypt has withdrawn the operating licenses of 16 tourism companies and referred them to the public prosecutor, accusing them of being responsible for the deaths of Egyptian pilgrims in Mecca, a crisis unit tasked with addressing the situation said yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim invited Muslims to embrace the simplicity conveyed in the Haj so that they remain humble and not blinded by temporary worldly luxury.

MAKKAH, June 16 — A total of 1,833,164 Muslims from all over the world are performing the haj pilgrimage this year, according to the General Authority for Statistics of the Saudi government.

MAKKAH, June 4 — The success achieved by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) in managing Malaysian haj pilgrims, which has earned various recognitions from the Saudi government, has sparked the interest of Thai haj management authorities.

SEPANG, June 2 — Haj pilgrims stranded in Makkah for a month expressed their appreciation to the Madani government for bringing them home safely.

SEPANG, May 26 — A 72-year-old Haj pilgrim died in a hospital in Makkah due to a ruptured blood vessel on Friday (May 24), said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar.

MAKKAH, May 25 — Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), through the Madinah and Makkah Treatment Centres, has reached another milestone in this year’s haj operation by successfully obtaining the ‘Tasreh’ or permit for its fleet of 20 ambulances.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 — The issuance of umrah visas through the “Nusuk” smartphone application has been suspended from Thursday, May 23 (15 Zulkaedah) until June 21 (15 Zulhijjah).

SEPANG, May 22 — The implementation of the Makkah Route initiative for the sixth time demonstrates the international recognition and confidence of Saudi Arabia in the management efficiency of the haj operations managed by the Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH).

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — The Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry (Motac) will immediately revoke the licenses of travel agencies found to be misusing tourist and Umrah visas for Haj purposes.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — The Consulate General of Malaysia in Jeddah urged all Malaysian nationals intending to perform the haj this year to ensure they have a valid haj permit before embarking on their journey to the kingdom.

PUTRAJAYA, May 17 — The Federal Territories Islamic Religious Council (MAIWP) will provide an incentive of RM500 each to 289 prospective pilgrims from B40 families in the Federal Territories for the 1445H/2024 haj season.