‘Pray Sarawak continues to enjoy harmony’

KUCHING: Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg requested pilgrims from Sarawak departing to the Holy Land for their Hajj to pray for a peaceful and harmonious Malaysia, especially Sarawak. “Perform the Hajj as much as you can. Do not forget to pray for our country and that the Almighty will always bless […]

Tabung Haji pays zakat totalling over RM2mil to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak

KUCHING: Premier of Sarawak Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg witnessed the handover of Tabung Haji zakat to Tabung Baitulmal Sarawak at his office here yesterday. Tabung Haji group managing director and chief executive officer Datuk Seri Amrin Awaluddin handed over the zakat for 2021 amounting to RM2,036, 294.37 to Sarawak Islamic Council […]

Tabung Haji to declare dividend of around three per cent

BY SAKINI MOHD SAID Following Amanah Saham Bumiputera’s (ASB) announcement of its dividend payout for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2021, many people have been eagerly awaiting Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) profit distribution rate which is expected to be announced anytime during the first quarter of this year. The question foremost on the minds […]

Umrah agencies need to be prepared for new rules, SOPs

KUALA LUMPUR: Umrah management agencies need to be prepared to understand the new rules and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the minor pilgrimage as set by the Saudi Arabian government. Tabung Haji (TH) Haj executive director Datuk Seri Syed Saleh Syed Abdul Rahman said the move was important to ensure umrah pilgrims received complete information […]

Movenpick KLIA reinvents, delivers marinated lamb to customers

By Amanina Mohamad Yusof THE Covid-19 pandemic has brought the world to a grinding halt as governments imposed sweeping measures to stem the spread of the virus. The devastating impact has left the hospitality industry down to its knees, forcing many hotels in major cities to cease operations, while some are struggling to stay afloat. […]

Review of Tabung Haji’s operating model to improve governance, integrity

BANGI: The review of Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) operating model aims to ensure that issues of governance, integrity and reputation are improved in the future, Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said. He said the revision of the Tabung Haji Act 1995 (Act 535) is to ensure the sustainability and viability of […]

Tabung Haji waiting for Saudi’s official statement on haj quota

IPOH: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is waiting for an official statement from the Saudi Arabian government on the additional haj quota which is expected to be issued around April, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri. He said in the meantime, TH would make the necessary preparation for haj […]

Increased haj quota reduces waiting time for prospective pilgrims

KUALA LUMPUR: The Pilgrims Fund Board (TH) has welcomed news of Malaysia getting an additional 10,000 places under its haj quota, as it will reduce the waiting time for Malaysians to perform the pilgrimage in the future. TH also lauded the effort of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in securing the additional quota during […]

Tabung Haji introduces deposit-taking service through JomPAY

KUALA LUMPUR: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has introduced a deposit-taking service through JomPAY, an online fund transfer service, as part of its digital initiative to provide convenience to its depositors. Executive director of operations Mustakim Mohamad said depositors could transfer funds from their bank savings or current account to their TH savings account through existing […]

TH’s 2021 savings campaigns offer RM500,000 cash prizes

KUALA LUMPUR: Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is continuing its Save, Register and Win campaign this year, raising cash prizes by a third to RM400,000, following an encouraging response from the public. A similar campaign for members of its TaHa Club was also introduced to focus on young depositors, offering cash prizes worth RM100,000 for 200 […]