Malaysia will not send pilgrims for haj this year


A file picture of Muslims performing Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, with social distancing in place on Feb 26, 2021. - Reuters

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia will not be sending pilgrims to perform the haj this year as Saudi Arabia has announced that only those who are currently in the kingdom are allowed to do so.

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri said Malaysia respected the Saudi government's decision.

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