Haj to cost between RM1,000 to RM3,000 more: TH

KUALA LUMPUR – Beginning this year, Malaysians who will be performing their haj will have to fork out between RM1,000 and RM3,000 more than the previous rate of RM9,980, Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) announced today.

Chief executive officer Datuk Seri Amrin Awaluddin said the revision is unavoidable following the increase in haj cost from RM22,900 in 2019 to RM25,540 presently.

This is contributed by inflation, Saudi Arabia’s revised value added tax (VAT) from 5% to 15%, haj visa charges, and Covid-19 protection insurance imposed by the kingdom state, he said.

Under the new rate, individuals categorised under B40 will have to pay RM10,980, RM1,000 more than before, where else others not included in the bracket are subject to a payment of RM12,980.

Amrin said the remaining amount will continue to be subsidised by TH. – The Vibes, April 22, 2022

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