KUALA LUMPUR: The government and Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) are still waiting for an official announcement by the Saudi Arabian government on the total quota of Malaysian pilgrims, their selection criteria and the implementation methods of the Haj pilgrimage this year.
Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri said the government would abide by any decision made by the Saudi Arabia on the matter.
"On behalf of the Malaysian government and TH, I would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to the Saudi Arabian government for its efforts and commitment in providing excellent services to pilgrims from across the world, especially Malaysia, every year," he said in a statement here today.
Zulkifli said preparations for this year's haj operations had been carried out since last year.
"For the haj operations in the country, the initial preparations have been strengthened by taking into account the new normal practices.
"Preparations have also been made in the Holy Land of Makkah and Madinah, in terms of accommodation, transportation, flights, meals and so on," he said.
Zulkifli said TH had also conducted a series of meetings and workshops with the Ministry of Health to discuss about the health and safety of pilgrims in the Holy Land.
He said the 13-week online basic Haj course has also been successfully organised throughout the country for prospective pilgrims to gain knowledge and have an idea of performing the pilgrimage in the Holy Land.
Zulkifli also reminded the pilgrims to be prepared for the compulsory meningococcal vaccine.
-- BERNAMA
Bernama
Mon May 24 2021
Dr Zulkifli said the government is still waiting for an official announcement by the Saudi Arabian government on the total quota of Malaysian pilgrims, their selection criteria and the implementation methods of the Haj pilgrimage this year. - BERNAMA
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