Malaysia and Saudi Arabia to enhance hajj and umrah cooperation

1 Apr 2026 • 8:44 AM MYT
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Malaysia and Saudi Arabia agree to strengthen strategic cooperation in hajj and umrah management to ensure high-quality services for pilgrims.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Saudi Arabia have agreed to continue strengthening strategic cooperation in the management of hajj and umrah.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said the collaboration aims to ensure high-quality services for pilgrims.

He discussed the matter during a courtesy call on Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Tawfiq Fawzan Al-Rabiah.

The meeting took place at the King Salman International Convention Centre in Madinah Al-Munawwarah.

It was held in conjunction with the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum 2026.

“This meeting opens up opportunities to strengthen relations and enhance the quality of services for Malaysian pilgrims,” Zulkifli said.

He expressed hope that the efforts would be blessed and bring great benefits to the Muslim community, particularly Malaysians.