Friend’s recommendation proves costly for couple

Rozailah paid RM59,950 for the umrah package for her family but the trip did not take place.

JOHOR BARU: A couple’s noble intention to help a friend who worked as a marketing officer with a travel agent in Pandan Indah, Ampang backfired when they were cheated of almost RM60,000.

Employees Provident Fund (EPF) officer Rozailah Abd Yarus, 52, and her husband Lef-Kol Hamadi Hassan, 56, had booked umrah (minor pilgrimage) packages with the company last year.