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A picture shpws the new Kiswa, a black silk and gold-embroidered cloth that covers the Kaaba, at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca on June 16, 2026, marking the Islamic New Year. Photo by AFP

Saudi Arabia’s stricter health requirements should be viewed not as barriers to Hajj, but as necessary safeguards to ensure pilgrims can perform their ibadah safely and with dignity. Photo: Edited via Canva

Besides financial capability, physical endurance, disease control, nutrition, hydration and mental resilience are now equally crucial for pilgrims to complete the journey safely. Photo: Edited via Canva

Financial planners said performing Hajj before 40 is challenging for many Malaysians but increasingly advisable and achievable amid rising costs and stricter health requirements. Photo: Edited via Canva

Muslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma (Mount of Mercy), southeast of the Saudi holy city of Mecca, on Arafat Day. AFP FILE PIX

Mohd Daud Hamdan, 72, said he began saving with Tabung Haji when he joined the police force in 1978, despite earning a modest salary and having numerous financial commitments. - Photo by Bernama

This aerial view shows Muslims visiting the Grand Mosque in the Saudi holy city of Mecca on June 8, 2025, at the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage. - (Photo by AFP)

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan said Malaysia is still awaiting the outcome of investigations by the Saudi Arabian authorities into allegations that five Malaysians were detained for attempting to enter Makkah without Haj permits. - Photo by Bernama

A 55-year-old Malaysian male haj pilgrim died of a heart attack here yesterday. AFP FILE PIX

A total of 278 Malaysian haj pilgrims on flight KT051, which landed in Muscat, Oman following a technical issue, are scheduled to continue their journey to Jeddah early Wednesday on an alternative aircraft. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Pixabay