KUALA LUMPUR: About 1,600 Malaysian umrah pilgrims have been reported stranded in Saudi Arabia following flight cancellations and disruptions by several airlines due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, said Malaysia’s Consul General in Jeddah, Tengku Mohd Dzaraif Raja Abdul Kadir.
He said the consulate has successfully reached most of the affected pilgrims, who are currently in Jeddah, Makkah and Madinah.
