Covid-19: Umrah pilgrimages for Malaysians temporarily suspended from Jan 8, says Khairy


PETALING JAYA: Umrah pilgrimages for Malaysians will be temporarily suspended from January 8 while returning pilgrims will be subject to mandatory quarantine at designated centres from Monday (Jan 3), says Khairy Jamaluddin (pic).

The Health Minister said the decision was made due to concerns over the Covid-19 Omicron variant.

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