KUALA LUMPUR – The New Muslims Community (NMC) will sponsor five new Muslims to perform Umrah as part of its ongoing efforts to support reverts and recognise those who actively contribute to the Muslim community.
The RM47,500 sponsorship, announced during the NMC Community Conference 2026 themed “Bridging the Nation, Healing the Divide” at a hotel here on Sunday will provide each recipient with an Umrah package worth RM9,500.
The five recipients will be selected by NMC based on three main considerations, their consistent volunteer service, commitment to supporting other new Muslims and financial circumstances that may otherwise make Umrah difficult for them to afford.
Their readiness and ability to undertake the journey will also be taken into consideration.
The sponsorship is a direct collaboration between NMC under the Al-Khaadem Foundation and Siiru, a travel-tech platform and mobile application designed to help pilgrims manage and personalise their Umrah.
NMC would manage the selection and support of the five recipients while Siiru coordinates and delivers the Umrah programme.
The sponsored recipients will join Siiru’s Labbaik 313 Umrah programme, which covers pre-departure orientation and preparation, the guided Umrah journey and support in Saudi Arabia.
The package also includes flights, meals, ground transportation, ziarah activities, guidance from a mutawwif and journey support throughout the Umrah.
Siiru Regional Operations and Business Development Manager Hisham Talib said the selection of the five recipients was left to NMC as it knew its own community and members best.
“They know their own jamaah, so it’s really up to them. They graciously agreed to sponsor five spots and they will decide who they want to select for those five places.”
He said Siiru’s wider initiative was aimed at creating opportunities for asnaf who might otherwise be unable to afford Umrah, while connecting them with organisations seeking to contribute through corporate social responsibility and community initiatives.
The five recipients were chosen not only based on financial need, but also for their willingness to support others while continuing to grow in their faith.
The initiative is intended to provide spiritual renewal and a stronger sense of belonging for the recipients, while encouraging them to continue supporting other new Muslims after returning from Umrah.
NMC said the sponsorship reflected its broader aim of recognising new Muslims who continue to volunteer, encourage and support others despite facing their own spiritual, family and financial adjustments after embracing Islam.
The initiative also seeks to remove financial barriers to Umrah while strengthening individuals who are already contributing to the wider new Muslim community.