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Malaysian Reserve
20-05-2025
- Malaysian Reserve
Haj: Nearly 60% of Malaysian pilgrims arrive in Holy Land
MAKKAH — A total of 18,453 prospective Malaysian pilgrims have safely arrived in the Holy Land so far, representing 58.4 per cent of the 31,600 pilgrims scheduled for the 1446H/2025M haj season. Malaysian Haj Delegation head Mohd Hisham Harun said that of the total, 17,053 pilgrims (54.0 per cent) are currently in Makkah, while another 1,400 pilgrims (4.4 per cent) are still in Madinah. Flight statistics indicate that 62 out of 100 flights have safely departed for the Holy Land, with AMAL by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) completing 37 of its 55 scheduled flights, representing 67.3 per cent. 'Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has operated 25 out of 45 flights, accounting for 55.6 per cent,' he said at a press conference, today. Mohd Hisham said all 47 flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Madinah have been completed, with the final group of pilgrims scheduled to arrive in Jeddah on June 1. For this haj season, the Saudi Arabian government has approved a quota of 31,600 pilgrims from Malaysia, who are expected to arrive in Madinah and Makkah in stages. The first Malaysian flight to the Holy Land departed on April 29, while the last is scheduled for June 1. The day of wukuf, on the 9th day of Zulhijjah, is expected to fall on Thursday, June 5. — BERNAMA
The Sun
20-05-2025
- The Sun
Haj: Nearly 60% of Malaysian pilgrims arrive in Holy Land
MAKKAH: A total of 18,453 prospective Malaysian pilgrims have safely arrived in the Holy Land so far, representing 58.4 per cent of the 31,600 pilgrims scheduled for the 1446H/2025M haj season. Malaysian Haj Delegation head Mohd Hisham Harun said that of the total, 17,053 pilgrims (54.0 per cent) are currently in Makkah, while another 1,400 pilgrims (4.4 per cent) are still in Madinah. Flight statistics indicate that 62 out of 100 flights have safely departed for the Holy Land, with AMAL by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) completing 37 of its 55 scheduled flights, representing 67.3 per cent. 'Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has operated 25 out of 45 flights, accounting for 55.6 per cent,' he said at a press conference, today. Mohd Hisham said all 47 flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Madinah have been completed, with the final group of pilgrims scheduled to arrive in Jeddah on June 1. For this haj season, the Saudi Arabian government has approved a quota of 31,600 pilgrims from Malaysia, who are expected to arrive in Madinah and Makkah in stages. The first Malaysian flight to the Holy Land departed on April 29, while the last is scheduled for June 1. The day of wukuf, on the 9th day of Zulhijjah, is expected to fall on Thursday, June 5.
Barnama
20-05-2025
- Barnama
Haj: Nearly 60 Pct Of Malaysian Pilgrims Arrive In Holy Land
From Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan MAKKAH, May 20 (Bernama) -- A total of 18,453 prospective Malaysian pilgrims have safely arrived in the Holy Land so far, representing 58.4 per cent of the 31,600 pilgrims scheduled for the 1446H/2025M haj season. Malaysian Haj Delegation head Mohd Hisham Harun said that of the total, 17,053 pilgrims (54.0 per cent) are currently in Makkah, while another 1,400 pilgrims (4.4 per cent) are still in Madinah. Flight statistics indicate that 62 out of 100 flights have safely departed for the Holy Land, with AMAL by Malaysia Airlines (MAS) completing 37 of its 55 scheduled flights, representing 67.3 per cent. 'Meanwhile, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has operated 25 out of 45 flights, accounting for 55.6 per cent,' he said at a press conference, today. Mohd Hisham said all 47 flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to Madinah have been completed, with the final group of pilgrims scheduled to arrive in Jeddah on June 1. For this haj season, the Saudi Arabian government has approved a quota of 31,600 pilgrims from Malaysia, who are expected to arrive in Madinah and Makkah in stages. The first Malaysian flight to the Holy Land departed on April 29, while the last is scheduled for June 1. The day of wukuf, on the 9th day of Zulhijjah, is expected to fall on Thursday, June 5. -- BERNAMA
The Sun
29-04-2025
- The Sun
Ahmad Zahid extends well wishes to Malaysian haj pilgrims
KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi today extended his congratulations and well wishes to all Malaysian pilgrims departing for the Holy Land to perform the haj this year. In a Facebook post, Ahmad Zahid noted that Malaysian pilgrims had begun their journey to the Holy Land in stages starting today to fulfill the fifth pillar of Islam. 'I pray that all pilgrims are blessed with good health, that all affairs will be eased, and that they will receive Allah's guidance and protection throughout their journey in the Holy Land. May their worship be accepted and rewarded with 'haj mabrur' (a blessed pilgrimage), insya-Allah,' he said. The first group of 284 Malaysian pilgrims departed for the Holy Land at around 4 am today on a Malaysia Airlines flight from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). A total of 100 special chartered flights operated by AMAL by Malaysia Airlines Bhd and Saudia Airlines have been arranged to transport 31,600 Malaysian pilgrims for the 1446H/2025 haj season.
The Sun
29-04-2025
- The Sun
Nusuk card now equipped with QR code to prevent forgery - Mohd Na'im
SEPANG: The enhanced Nusuk Card is now equipped with a quick response (QR) code to prevent forgery of the official identification card for haj pilgrims, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar. He said the card now has several layers of security features to ensure the safety of its holders. 'This means that any attempt to duplicate it would be difficult as it comes with multiple enhanced security layers introduced by the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah,' he told reporters after attending the Send-off Ceremony for Malaysian Haj Pilgrims for the 1446H/2025M Haj Season here today. Also present was Lembaga Tabung Haji chairman Tan Sri Abdul Rashid Hussain. Mohd Na'im said the Nusuk Card, introduced three years ago as the official identification document for pilgrims, has helped ease the entry of haj pilgrims from across the globe into the Masjidil Haram in Makkah, the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, and other pilgrimage sites while performing the fifth pillar of Islam. Earlier, Mohd Na'im reminded the 284 Malaysian pilgrims who departed for the Holy Land early this morning to safeguard their Nusuk Cards at all times, as the card contains personal data, including passport and visa information, enabling easy identification of the pilgrims. 'You must take good care of the Nusuk Card since it's similar to our MyKad. Remember my advice, treat it just like you would your MyKad,' he said. On flight arrangements for the 31,600 Malaysian pilgrims for this haj season, Mohd Na'im said a total of 100 special chartered flights via AMAL by Malaysia Airlines Bhd and Saudia Airlines have been scheduled starting today, with the final flight set for June 1. 'The first group of Malaysian pilgrims is expected to arrive at the Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah at 7.50 am (Saudi time) tomorrow,' he added. Malaysia's official haj quota allocated by the Saudi Arabian government this year is 31,600 pilgrims, who will arrive in the Holy Land in stages.
