Beware of fraudulent haj visa claims - Na'im

 

Malaysians planning to go on the haj pilgrimage are advised not to be deceived by agencies claiming they can issue visas or permits.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said that in Malaysia, only Lembaga Tabung Haji and the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur are authorised to issue haj visas.

“There are no other bodies or agencies, not even NGO, that can issue haj visas.

“This is an important reminder because we don’t want those who genuinely wish to perform haj to be misled by these irresponsible parties,” he told reporters after attending a ceremony to send off Sarawak haj pilgrims today.

The sending-off ceremony for 142 prospective haj pilgrims was graced by Sarawak Yang di-Pertua Negeri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.

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Meanwhile, Na’im advised Malaysians against using tourist or umrah visas to perform the haj.

“The Saudi Arabian government will take action against those who violate this regulation (no haj visa), including imposing a fine of SAR10,000 (RM12,500). They will also be temporarily detained and deported to their home country,” he said.

- Bernama