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The Sun
7 days ago
- The Sun
Pilgrims advised to send purchases home via post for smoother worship, hassle-free return journey
MAKKAH: Malaysian pilgrims are advised to plan their purchases and arrange to post items home early while in the Holy Land to ensure a smoother worship experience, especially in preparation for Wukuf Day, and to provide greater comfort during their return journey home. Pilgrims Fund Board (TH) External Services Manager Mohamad Zamry Mohd Noor said in previous Haj seasons, many pilgrims tend to buy souvenirs and gifts at the last minute, when that period should instead be fully devoted to acts of worship, especially during the Masyair phase. 'Pilgrims are encouraged to immediately send purchased items to the mailing counter provided in the accommodation lobby without bringing them up to their rooms. This measure helps avoid room congestion, ensuring greater comfort and preventing fatigue when returning home. 'Imagine if pilgrims have to carry more than 10 like lifting a sack of rice. The journey from the accommodation to the airport, including climbing stairs and handling luggage for check-in and into the aircraft cabin, can be extremely tiring. 'In the end, pilgrims arrive home completely exhausted,' he said when met by the media here recently. He said that as of May 18, more than 85,000 kg of pilgrims' belongings had been posted back to Malaysia since April 29, with an estimated cost of nearly 1.5 million Saudi Riyals. Mohamad Zamry said pilgrims can also send copies of the Quran through the postal service, with each copy properly wrapped and affixed with a special sticker. These items will be handled separately to ensure their safety and proper preservation, he said. He said according to the agreement between Tabung Haji and the shipping company, each package is covered by takaful guarantee and is assured of safe delivery to Malaysia. 'In the event of loss, the shipping company is responsible for paying compensation to the pilgrims. For items worth more than RM1,000, pilgrims can also choose to take out additional insurance coverage by making a payment to the shipping company,' he said. Meanwhile, Mohammad Zamry reminded pilgrims not to post Zamzam water, as it is classified as a prohibited item by the Saudi Arabian government. 'There were a few pilgrims in the previous haj seasons who sent Zamzam water in small bottles via cargo delivery without the knowledge of the operator, and this action ultimately resulted in their goods being detained or not reaching Malaysia,' he said. For this year's haj season, TH approved five logistics companies, including their subsidiaries, to provide postal service for Malaysian pilgrims in the Holy Land. They are TH Travel & Services Sdn Bhd, Post Malaysia Berhad, FGV Transport Services Sdn Bhd, MASkargo and Logistics Sdn. Bhd and KTH Logistics Sdn Bhd. In Madinah, the service is available at Saja Al Madinah Hotel, Emaar Royal Hotel and Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick, while in Makkah, there are at Abraj Al Janadriyah, Qasar Janadriyah, Rehab Janadriyah, Abraj Al Tayseer, Diary Al Saad, Land Premium and Al Fajar Al Badee 5.
The Sun
7 days ago
- The Sun
Pilgrims urged to ship souvenirs early for smoother haj
MAKKAH: Malaysian pilgrims are advised to plan their purchases and arrange to post items home early while in the Holy Land to ensure a smoother worship experience, especially in preparation for Wukuf Day, and to provide greater comfort during their return journey home. Pilgrims Fund Board (TH) External Services Manager Mohamad Zamry Mohd Noor said in previous Haj seasons, many pilgrims tend to buy souvenirs and gifts at the last minute, when that period should instead be fully devoted to acts of worship, especially during the Masyair phase. 'Pilgrims are encouraged to immediately send purchased items to the mailing counter provided in the accommodation lobby without bringing them up to their rooms. This measure helps avoid room congestion, ensuring greater comfort and preventing fatigue when returning home. 'Imagine if pilgrims have to carry more than 10 like lifting a sack of rice. The journey from the accommodation to the airport, including climbing stairs and handling luggage for check-in and into the aircraft cabin, can be extremely tiring. 'In the end, pilgrims arrive home completely exhausted,' he said when met by the media here recently. He said that as of May 18, more than 85,000 kg of pilgrims' belongings had been posted back to Malaysia since April 29, with an estimated cost of nearly 1.5 million Saudi Riyals. Mohamad Zamry said pilgrims can also send copies of the Quran through the postal service, with each copy properly wrapped and affixed with a special sticker. These items will be handled separately to ensure their safety and proper preservation, he said. He said according to the agreement between Tabung Haji and the shipping company, each package is covered by takaful guarantee and is assured of safe delivery to Malaysia. 'In the event of loss, the shipping company is responsible for paying compensation to the pilgrims. For items worth more than RM1,000, pilgrims can also choose to take out additional insurance coverage by making a payment to the shipping company,' he said. Meanwhile, Mohammad Zamry reminded pilgrims not to post Zamzam water, as it is classified as a prohibited item by the Saudi Arabian government. 'There were a few pilgrims in the previous haj seasons who sent Zamzam water in small bottles via cargo delivery without the knowledge of the operator, and this action ultimately resulted in their goods being detained or not reaching Malaysia,' he said. For this year's haj season, TH approved five logistics companies, including their subsidiaries, to provide postal service for Malaysian pilgrims in the Holy Land. They are TH Travel & Services Sdn Bhd, Post Malaysia Berhad, FGV Transport Services Sdn Bhd, MASkargo and Logistics Sdn. Bhd and KTH Logistics Sdn Bhd. In Madinah, the service is available at Saja Al Madinah Hotel, Emaar Royal Hotel and Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick, while in Makkah, there are at Abraj Al Janadriyah, Qasar Janadriyah, Rehab Janadriyah, Abraj Al Tayseer, Diary Al Saad, Land Premium and Al Fajar Al Badee 5.
Barnama
7 days ago
- Barnama
Pilgrims Advised To Send Purchases Home Via Post For Smoother Worship, Hassle-free Return Journey
By Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan MAKKAH, May 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysian pilgrims are advised to plan their purchases and arrange to post items home early while in the Holy Land to ensure a smoother worship experience, especially in preparation for Wukuf Day, and to provide greater comfort during their return journey home. Pilgrims Fund Board (TH) External Services Manager Mohamad Zamry Mohd Noor said in previous Haj seasons, many pilgrims tend to buy souvenirs and gifts at the last minute, when that period should instead be fully devoted to acts of worship, especially during the Masyair phase. "Pilgrims are encouraged to immediately send purchased items to the mailing counter provided in the accommodation lobby without bringing them up to their rooms. This measure helps avoid room congestion, ensuring greater comfort and preventing fatigue when returning home. "Imagine if pilgrims have to carry more than 10 like lifting a sack of rice. The journey from the accommodation to the airport, including climbing stairs and handling luggage for check-in and into the aircraft cabin, can be extremely tiring. 'In the end, pilgrims arrive home completely exhausted,' he said when met by the media here recently. He said that as of May 18, more than 85,000 kg of pilgrims' belongings had been posted back to Malaysia since April 29, with an estimated cost of nearly 1.5 million Saudi Riyals. Mohamad Zamry said pilgrims can also send copies of the Quran through the postal service, with each copy properly wrapped and affixed with a special sticker. These items will be handled separately to ensure their safety and proper preservation, he said.
The Sun
26-04-2025
- The Sun
TH fully prepared to receive Hajj pilgrims in Madinah
MADINAH: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) personnel here are fully prepared to receive the first group of prospective Malaysian hajj pilgrims for the 1446H/2025M season, who are scheduled to arrive on April 29. Director of Madinah operations and Vice Consul for Malaysian hajj affairs, Affandi Abdullah, said that TH will station personnel across various zones, covering financial services, counselling, health, and customer service. A health clinic will be opened at the TH headquarters in Roha Al Madinah to further facilitate the arrival of the pilgrims. 'This is an annual operation, and more than 50 per cent of TH personnel are experienced, so everyone is well-prepared to receive this year's first group of prospective hajj pilgrims,' he said at a press conference, here, today. He said that TH is currently awaiting the arrival of approximately 70 hajj personnel from Malaysia in Madinah, including health staff, to begin this season's hajj operations. 'Despite the challenges faced with last-minute preparations, we are ready to welcome the Duyufurrahman (guest of Allah), and thankfully, all preparations are proceeding smoothly,' he said. According to him, of the total 632 TH personnel this season, 122 will be responsible for managing the pilgrims in Madinah. He added that the Malaysian pilgrims will arrive in stages, with the first group expected to land at 7.50 am (local time), at the Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, Madinah, via Malaysia Airlines. 'These prospective hajj pilgrims are expected to stay in Madinah for six days and five nights. During their stay, they will participate in pilgrimage programmes, attend classes, and undergo acclimatisation before departing for Makkah on the seventh day,' he said. For this hajj season, he said TH has arranged three pilgrim accommodation buildings (BPJH) in Madinah: Anwar Al Madinah Movenpick, Saja Al Madinah, and Emaar Royal Hotel Madinah. 'The first group will be accommodated at the Emaar Royal Hotel Madinah, located 300 metres from the Prophet's Mosque, which has the capacity to host up to 1,800 pilgrims during peak periods. Affandi said TH has also set up a counter for registering prepaid SIM cards from STC, a telecommunications operator in Saudi Arabia. He added that the first flight for prospective Malaysian hajj pilgrims to the Holy Land is scheduled to depart on April 29, with the final flight set for June 1. This year, Wukuf Day, which falls on the 9th day of Zulhijjah, is expected to take place on Thursday, June 5.
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
