Umrah pilgrimages to resume on Feb 8, says Tourism Minister


PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet has decided to allow umrah pilgrimages for Malaysians to resume on Feb 8, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

According to Bernama, the Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister said the decision was made as the government did not intend to extend the suspension period that came into effect on Jan 8 following the spread of the Omicron variant.

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