Haj: Malaysia to Discuss Quota, SOP With Saudi Arabia

KUANTAN (Malaysia), March 7 (Bernama) -- All issues related to the haj pilgrimage including the standard operating procedures (SOP), quota and conditions set for Malaysian pilgrims will be discussed with the Saudi Arabian government soon. Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Idris Ahmad said he will depart for Saudi Arabia on March 18 and all details on the haj pilgrimage will be announced after that. “I have just received the invitation letter last week. Saudi’s Haj and Umrah Minister (Dr Tawfiq Fawzan Al-Rabiah) has invited all countries that will be sending pilgrims (to the Holy Land) to discuss the matter. “We hope that the quota will be maintained or increased and when we return, we will announce the details as soon as possible,” he said when asked about the development of this year’s haj pilgrimage. -- BERNAMA