MACC nabs tour agency boss in umrah quota syndicate probe
The man is suspected of bribing two individuals, who were arrested by the MACC on Feb 9, in return for helping his tour agents secure umrah flight tickets.
MACC uncovers syndicate involved in manipulating flight ticket quotas for umrah
The syndicate is believed to have been operating since 2018, and likely distributed 216,000 tickets with bribes in the form of payments amounting to RM10.8 million.
Flight ticket cartels behind soaring umrah costs?
Industry players say such activities were detected as far back as five years ago.
Malaysia's RM3 billion pilgrimage 'business' set for further growth despite spiralling costs
The number of umrah pilgrims alone has increased by an estimated 900% over just 25 years.
Ex-Felda boss Isa Samad gets temporary release of passport for umrah
He is expected to leave on Feb 10 and return on Feb 23, with his passport returned to the court on March 7.
Court allows Zahid release of passport to perform umrah pilgrimage
High Court judge allows his application after the lead prosecutor says the prosecution was instructed not to object.
Compulsory booster jabs for umrah a requirement by Saudi Arabia, says religious affairs minister
Idris Ahmad says Saudi Arabia has issued a circular with which Malaysia must comply.
Malaysia’s Omicron caseload rises to 245
The majority of Omicron cases were recorded among travellers returning from the umrah pilgrimage.
Govt suspends umrah travel over Omicron concerns
The measure will take effect on Jan 8.
Saudi Arabia to reopen borders for vaccinated umrah pilgrims
Authorities will begin accepting travel requests from Aug 9.
Saudis approve Sinovac vaccine
This will allow millions of Muslims who have been administered with the Chinese vaccine to perform the haj or umrah to Mecca.
Indonesia travel businesses on knees as Saudi Arabia halts pilgrimages
The huge losses and months of operating without an income has compelled some haj and umrah operators to close their businesses permanently.
