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Muscat Daily
6 hours ago
- Muscat Daily
Oman's pilgrims complete entry into Saudi Arabia for haj
Muscat – The final group of pilgrims travelling from Oman to Saudi Arabia through the Rub al Khali border crossing entered the kingdom on Saturday, marking the end of this year's overland arrivals. The Omani Haj Mission confirmed the entry of more than 5,000 pilgrims via the land route. Oman's total Haj quota this year includes 13,530 citizens and 470 expatriates, with allocations distributed across governorates based on the population of residents aged 18 and above. Muscat received the highest allocation at 24 per cent, followed by North Batinah at 19 per cent. Musandam received less than one per cent. Upon arrival in Saudi Arabia, the Haj Mission began delivering scheduled services through its specialised teams. These include supervisory visits to pilgrims' accommodations to ensure they meet approved health and safety standards. The mission stated that preparations for the Mina and Arafat camps are nearing completion. The camps, managed by a contracted company, are expected to be handed over within days following recent upgrades aimed at improving conditions for Omani pilgrims. To support the journey inside Oman, the Royal Oman Police, in coordination with the Royal Army of Oman, the Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority, and the Ibri Charity Team, established a service station along the route between Ibri and the border. The station offers emergency assistance, ambulance services, and other support to ensure the safety and comfort of pilgrims on their way to the holy sites.
The Star
7 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
Tengku Zafrul thanks Umno comrades, affirms decision to join PKR
SEPANG: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz expressed his appreciation to his comrades in Umno, but affirmed his decision to move to PKR. Speaking to Bernama here on Saturday (May 31), he stressed that his decision to leave Umno and resolve to join PKR was made after deep consideration and entirely of his own volition, without coercion or influence from any party. "This was not an easy decision, but I have thought it through carefully. I appreciate those who respect my right as an individual to choose my political path. "I would like to thank the Umno president (Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi), as well as friends and Umno members who have helped, supported, and encouraged me throughout my time in the party,' he said when met at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) before departing for the Holy Land to perform the Haj. He also asked to be given space to fully focus on the pilgrimage with his family, while apologising for any shortcomings with various parties. "God willing, I will pray for the well-being of the country and the prosperity of all Malaysians while I am in the Holy Land,' he added. When asked about calls from certain quarters for him to resign as minister, given the post was allocated under Umno's quota, Tengku Zafrul said: "I would like to focus on my pilgrimage, and I leave the matter entirely to the wisdom of the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) and the Umno president.' On Friday (May 30), Tengku Zafrul announced his resignation as an Umno supreme council member, Kota Raja division chief, and an Umno member to join PKR. His decision, however, has drawn various reactions, including from Ahmad Zahid, who is also Barisan Nasional chairman, who urged that Umno's quota of seven ministerial posts be reinstated following Tengku Zafrul's resignation from the party. Ahmad Zahid confirmed that Umno executive secretary Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan had received the official resignation letter from Tengku Zafrul. However, PKR secretary-general Dr Fuziah Salleh said earlier that the party had yet to receive any official membership application from Tengku Zafrul.- Bernama
The Sun
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Tengku Zafrul thanks UMNO comrades
SEPANG: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today expressed his appreciation to his comrades in UMNO, but affirmed his decision to move to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). Speaking to Bernama here, he stressed that his decision to leave UMNO and resolve to join PKR was made after deep consideration and entirely of his own volition, without coercion or influence from any party. 'This was not an easy decision, but I have thought it through carefully. I appreciate those who respect my right as an individual to choose my political path. 'I would like to thank the UMNO president (Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi), as well as friends and UMNO members who have helped, supported, and encouraged me throughout my time in the party,' he said when met at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport before departing for the Holy Land to perform the Haj. He also asked to be given space to fully focus on the pilgrimage with his family, while apologising for any shortcomings with various parties. 'God willing, I will pray for the well-being of the country and the prosperity of all Malaysians while I am in the Holy Land,' he added. When asked about calls from certain quarters for him to resign as minister, given the post was allocated under UMNO's quota, Tengku Zafrul said: 'I would like to focus on my pilgrimage, and I leave the matter entirely to the wisdom of the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) and the UMNO president.' Yesterday, Tengku Zafrul announced his resignation as an UMNO Supreme Council Member, UMNO Kota Raja Division Chief, and an UMNO member to join PKR. His decision, however, has drawn various reactions, including from Ahmad Zahid, who is also Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, who urged that UMNO's quota of seven ministerial posts be reinstated following Tengku Zafrul's resignation from the party. Ahmad Zahid confirmed today that UMNO executive secretary Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan had received the official resignation letter from Tengku Zafrul. However, PKR secretary-general Dr Fuziah Salleh said earlier today that the party had yet to receive any official membership application from Tengku Zafrul.
The Sun
8 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Tengku Zafrul thanks UMNO comrades, affirms decision to join PKR
SEPANG: Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today expressed his appreciation to his comrades in UMNO, but affirmed his decision to move to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). Speaking to Bernama here, he stressed that his decision to leave UMNO and resolve to join PKR was made after deep consideration and entirely of his own volition, without coercion or influence from any party. 'This was not an easy decision, but I have thought it through carefully. I appreciate those who respect my right as an individual to choose my political path. 'I would like to thank the UMNO president (Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi), as well as friends and UMNO members who have helped, supported, and encouraged me throughout my time in the party,' he said when met at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport before departing for the Holy Land to perform the Haj. He also asked to be given space to fully focus on the pilgrimage with his family, while apologising for any shortcomings with various parties. 'God willing, I will pray for the well-being of the country and the prosperity of all Malaysians while I am in the Holy Land,' he added. When asked about calls from certain quarters for him to resign as minister, given the post was allocated under UMNO's quota, Tengku Zafrul said: 'I would like to focus on my pilgrimage, and I leave the matter entirely to the wisdom of the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) and the UMNO president.' Yesterday, Tengku Zafrul announced his resignation as an UMNO Supreme Council Member, UMNO Kota Raja Division Chief, and an UMNO member to join PKR. His decision, however, has drawn various reactions, including from Ahmad Zahid, who is also Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, who urged that UMNO's quota of seven ministerial posts be reinstated following Tengku Zafrul's resignation from the party. Ahmad Zahid confirmed today that UMNO executive secretary Datuk Mohd Sumali Reduan had received the official resignation letter from Tengku Zafrul. However, PKR secretary-general Dr Fuziah Salleh said earlier today that the party had yet to receive any official membership application from Tengku Zafrul.
Barnama
8 hours ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Tengku Zafrul Thanks UMNO Comrades, Affirms Decision To Join PKR
By Muhammad Adil Muzaffar Mohd Fisol SEPANG, May 31 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today expressed his appreciation to his comrades in UMNO, but affirmed his decision to move to Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR). Speaking to Bernama here, he stressed that his decision to leave UMNO and resolve to join PKR was made after deep consideration and entirely of his own volition, without coercion or influence from any party. bootstrap slideshow 'This was not an easy decision, but I have thought it through carefully. I appreciate those who respect my right as an individual to choose my political path. 'I would like to thank the UMNO president (Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi), as well as friends and UMNO members who have helped, supported, and encouraged me throughout my time in the party,' he said when met at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport before departing for the Holy Land to perform the Haj. He also asked to be given space to fully focus on the pilgrimage with his family, while apologising for any shortcomings with various parties. bootstrap slideshow 'God willing, I will pray for the well-being of the country and the prosperity of all Malaysians while I am in the Holy Land,' he added. When asked about calls from certain quarters for him to resign as minister, given the post was allocated under UMNO's quota, Tengku Zafrul said: 'I would like to focus on my pilgrimage, and I leave the matter entirely to the wisdom of the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) and the UMNO president.' Yesterday, Tengku Zafrul announced his resignation as an UMNO Supreme Council Member, UMNO Kota Raja Division Chief, and an UMNO member to join PKR.
