Call to contribute generously to TH Sarawak

KUCHING: Members of the public, specifically the Muslim community and Muslim non-governmental organisations (NGOs), are urged to contribute more to the Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) Sarawak. President of Sarawak Islamic Council (MIS) Datuk Misnu Taha said this as the foundation of TH is for the Muslims to save their money not only for them to […]

Sarawak seeks bigger Hajj quota

SIBU: Sarawak is urging for an increase in the hajj quota by at least 10 per cent of Malaysia’s total Hajj quota, which is currently set at 31,600 pilgrims. According to Deputy Minister of Urban Planning, Land Administration and Environment Datuk Len Talif Salleh, Sarawak has only been allocated around 800 slots for Hajj pilgrims, […]

TH suspends licence of haj pilgrimage operator

KUALA LUMPUR: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has suspended the licence of Emraz Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd, a haj pilgrimage operator, in a move to protect the welfare of prospective pilgrims. TH said in a statement that the decision was taken following several public complaints regarding the Umrah services provided by the company. “Prospective pilgrims […]

CM witnesses handing over of tithe

KUCHING: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has presented over RM1.988 million in zakat (tithe) for its 2020 fiscal year end to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak yesterday (Nov 19). Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the handing over of the zakat fund by TH Sabah and Sarawak regional director Nurlaila Said to Sarawak […]