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Malay Mail
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- Health
- Malay Mail
Minister: Malaysian Haj pilgrim dies in Mecca, marking tenth fatality this season
MECCA, June 9 — Another Malaysian Haj pilgrim has died in Makkah, bringing the total number of Malaysian deaths during the 1446H/2025M Haj season to ten. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar, said the deceased, Abdul Malik Sudin, 62, died of a heart attack at King Abdullah Hospital. He was a pilgrim from Maktab 90A and had been staying at the Rehab Al-Janadriyah building. He had completed the wukuf ritual in Arafah last Thursday. Speaking to reporters after attending the 1446H Haj Season Closing Ceremony organised by the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah last night, Mohd Na'im said the Pilgrims Fund Board (TH) has contacted the family and will manage all funeral arrangements and related welfare matters. On behalf of TH's senior management, Mohd Na'im extended condolences to the family and prayed that the deceased is granted Allah's mercy and that his good deeds are accepted. To date, nine Malaysian pilgrims have died of heart attacks, while one succumbed to a bacterial infection and organ failure. — Bernama
The Sun
02-06-2025
- The Sun
TH assures no Malaysian pilgrim will miss wukuf in Arafah
MAKKAH: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has assured that no Malaysian pilgrim will miss performing wukuf in Arafah this Thursday, despite the Saudi Arabian government enforcing movement restrictions during this year's haj season. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar said TH has made detailed preparations, including sufficient transport arrangements to ensure all pilgrims can travel to Arafah safely. 'Yes, from Tabung Haji's side, transportation for the pilgrims has been arranged and there is no issue. TH will ensure that no pilgrim is left behind; they will be in Arafah on time for wukuf,' he said after attending a meet-and-greet session with pilgrims at the Abraj Al Tayseer accommodation building and launching the 1446H/2025M Masyair Cleanliness Programme here today. In a related development, Mohd Na'im also confirmed that the Saudi Arabian government had given assurances that adequate transportation would be provided to ensure no pilgrim would have to walk to Arafah, following the restrictions announced earlier. 'Although the exact number of vehicles has not been specified, the Saudi government has shown strong commitment to safeguarding the safety of pilgrims by providing alternative transport, including buses and trains,' he explained. Commenting further, Mohd Na'im said that the new Saudi policy known as 'No Visa, No Haj' had helped reduce the number of unregistered pilgrims attempting to enter the holy land. 'This means that the pilgrims present in the holy land this year are those who possess valid permits. The situation is more controlled, and we hope the number of pilgrims set by the Saudi Ministry of Haj will match the transportation facilities provided,' he said. Meanwhile, Mohd Na'im said TH is fully prepared to handle the movement of pilgrims to the Masya'ir area beginning Wednesday. 'Alhamdulillah, as in previous years, TH is always ready. God willing, when the first group of pilgrims moves on Wednesday, our haj personnel will already be stationed in the Masya'ir area, particularly in Arafah, to receive and guide the pilgrims to their respective tents. 'Overall, the level of readiness is high. Of course, there is always room for improvement, but the commitment shown by TH and its personnel is truly commendable,' he said.
Malaysian Reserve
25-04-2025
- Malaysian Reserve
First team of TH personnel arrives in Madinah
MADINAH — The first team of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) personnel for the 1446H/2025M season arrived at the Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport, here at about 8.10 pm yesterday (local time). The team, consisting of 74 individuals including media practitioners, welfare workers and information technology personnel, was taken to their place of accommodation in Roha Al-Madinah. They are part of a total of 632 personnel who were deployed to Saudi Arabia in stages starting yesterday (April 24) to make initial preparations for this season's haj operations. As in previous years, TH is deploying personnel across various sectors, including hostel and zone management, healthcare, religious guidance and visits, finance, media, transportation, catering, baggage handling, customer service and others. For the 1446H Haj season, there are two main groups of personnel, comprising 358 under the welfare delegation and 274 under the medical delegation. The first flight carrying Malaysian pilgrims is scheduled to depart on April 29, with the last flight on June 1. This year, Wukuf Day, which falls on the 9th day of Zulhijjah, is expected to take place on Thursday, June 5. — BERNAMA
The Star
24-04-2025
- The Star
First batch of 632 Haj personnel departs for Saudi Arabia on April 24, says Tabung Haji
PUTRAJAYA: A total of 632 Haj personnel are being sent in stages to Saudi Arabia starting Thursday (April 24) to prepare for the 1446H/2025M Haj season. Tabung Haji (TH) group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Syed Hamadah Syed Othman said as in previous years, TH is deploying personnel across various sectors including hostel and zone management, healthcare, religious guidance and visits, finance, media, transportation, catering, baggage handling, customer service and others. "For the 1446H Haj season, there are two main groups of personnel, 358 under the welfare delegation and 274 under the medical delegation. "I believe the combination of diverse backgrounds, expertise and experience will form a strong team capable of delivering excellent services to Malaysian pilgrims," he said in a statement on Thursday. He added that two flights carrying 74 personnel departed on Thursday, with the remaining team members scheduled to depart in phases to ensure all preparations are in place before the arrival of Malaysian pilgrims in Madinah and Makkah. "All frontline personnel have undergone comprehensive training to enhance their efficiency, knowledge and skills, ensuring they are fully prepared and well-equipped to serve the 31,600 Malaysian pilgrims," he added. The first flight carrying Malaysian pilgrims is scheduled to depart on April 29, with the final flight on June 1. This year, Wukuf Day, which falls on the 9th day of Zulhijjah, is expected to occur on Thursday, June 5. A total of 100 chartered flights operated by AMAL by Malaysia Airlines Bhd and Saudia Airlines will be used to transport Malaysian pilgrims. Eight departure stations across the country have been designated for pilgrims to report to - Kota Baru, Kuala Terengganu, Alor Setar, Bayan Lepas, Senai, Kuching, Kota Kinabalu and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). - Bernama
