The Consulate-General of Malaysia in Saudi Arabia has urged all Malaysians planning to perform haj this year to ensure they possess a valid haj visa or permit before embarking on their journey to the kingdom.
It emphasised that it is ready to assist Malaysians in Saudi Arabia but stresses the importance of adherence to local laws to avoid legal repercussions.
This included refraining from using invalid visas, such as tourist or umrah visas.
“Any individual found not to have a valid haj visa or permit will be fined SAR10,000, which is equivalent to about RM12,486 (US$2,666.66) and sent back to their country of origin (without having performed the haj), in addition to being blacklisted from entering the country,” it said.
Malaysians are advised to verify the legitimacy of any haj packages offered outside of the official Tabung Haji management to avoid falling prey to unauthorised operators.
Saudi Arabia has issued strict instructions that only individuals with a valid haj visa or permit can be in Mecca starting May 24 to perform the haj.
- Bernama
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