962 Sabah pilgrims performing Haj this year
Published on: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Published on: Sun, May 18, 2025 Text Size: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor presenting contribution to one of the pilgrims. KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Haji Noor sent off the first batch of 137 Sabah pilgrims who will be performing their Haj this year.
Advertisement They were part of the 962 pilgrims from Sabah who will leave for the holy land to perform their Haj. The Chief Minister also presented contributions to the pilgrims at a ceremony held at the Tabung Haji building in Sembulan, here on Saturday night.
Advertisement Present were Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Senator Dato Setia Dr Haji Mohd Na'im Haji Mokhtar, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Ir Shahelmey Yahya, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Dr Ariffin Arif and State Secretary Datuk Seri Panglima Sr Safar Untong * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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