Haj rule-breakers could cost Malaysia its quota, minister warns
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said Saudi Arabia had previously suspended pilgrims from 14 countries due to visa violations. — Bernama pic
Tuesday, 27 May 2025 6:26 PM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 — Malaysians planning to perform Haj are reminded to comply with procedures set by the Saudi government, as failure to do so could result not only in individual penalties but also impact the nation.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said Saudi Arabia had previously suspended pilgrims from 14 countries due to visa violations.
“I have issued this warning many times before. Don’t let our stubbornness in breaking rules set by the Saudi government to cause problems for other Haj pilgrims now and in the future.
“If this happens again, it’s not just the individual who will face consequences, but the entire country may be affected. This includes a possible reduction or suspension of our Haj quota,” he told reporters after launching the Al-Falah Pavilion at the 46th Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair here today.
He was commenting on media reports that 63 Malaysians have been deported from Mecca since May 24 for not possessing valid Haj visas.
Mohd Na’im said such violations could also lead to severe consequences for the individuals involved, including fines of up to 100,000 Saudi riyals and being blacklisted from entering the kingdom for at least five years.
However, he said Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has not received any official complaints regarding the deportations so far.
Meanwhile, on reports of alcohol parties held at two five-star hotels in Melaka, Mohd Na’im said such events were inappropriate under Islamic law, especially at hotels with halal certifications.
“The organisation of events that go against Islamic teachings such as this should be subject to action by the relevant authorities, especially the body that issued the halal certification,” he said.
Yesterday, Melaka Education, Higher Education and Religious Affairs Committee chairman Datuk Rahmad Mariman said the state Islamic Religious Department (JAIM) had revoked the Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM) for two hotels in Banda Hilir, after they were found to have hosted alcohol parties two weeks ago. — Bernama
Ishmaels Fulfilling their Obligatory Pilgrimage in their Tanah Suci is a Basic Human Right, I sapot. Their Holy City M4kah is 100% for Ishmaels only. No nons are allowed even to step foot inside. It has been like this since 1081AD, ie one thousand years ago, sounds like apartheid to me, but not a single UN Resolution has been tabled in protest, not even by South Africa, the Champion of Apartheid. How can an entire city be exclusive for one religion only? Can anyone give another example?
ReplyDeleteWhat if King Charles, the Head of the Church of England, declared Londontown is for Anglicans only and all Ishmaels have to move to Bristol. Or Papa Leo pontificate that only Catholics can visit the Vatican City. Or PM Modi declare that Varanasi is for Hindus only, all Sikhs must move to Amritsar and Ishmaels to the Pakistan border. Surely nobody will stand for this. There will be protes in Harvard and Columbia. Tian Chua will bite someone.
But Isaacs cannot perform their obligatory Pilgrimage, which is Three Times a Year. Their Kuil kena roboh and somebody built a Golden Dome on top. Ishmaels lock them out. So Isaacs just Bawl and Wail on the Wall outside. There is no Human Right for them. Kesian.
And in contrast, Jerusalem is multi-racial, multi religious, 60% Isaacs, 38% Ishmael and 2% Christian with white, brown, black skins.