‘Umrah scammers will pay’


KUALA LUMPUR: The Tourism and Culture Ministry (Motac) is looking at instituting heavier penalties for religious tour operators who cheat consumers with scam umrah (minor pilgrimage) packages.

Ministry Deputy secretary-general Haslina Abdul Hamid said this after launching the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents’ (MATTA) first B2B Umrah and Muslim Holidays for 2018 at a hotel here yesterday.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

Invasive ornamental fish species a serious threat
When predators are the catch of the day
‘Securing stable oil supplies vital’
Sabah Health Dept defends HQE's 'zero pending' system amid claims of preferential treatment
GOF seizes RM400,000 worth of ganja in Pasir Mas, two nabbed
Selangor police probing video allegedly defaming Mais
Single dad declines donations from public after contributions pour in after viral video
Education Ministry investigating if any SOP breached in Pahang student's drowning
Focus on people, stop squabbling, Anwar urges PKR leadership
Unity key to Malaysia's revival as 'Asian Tiger', says Zahid

Others Also Read