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Malaysia Hajj and Umrah scam prevention

Overview

During the 5th Hajj, Umrah and Tourism Carnival (KHUP5), Dr. Zulkifli Hasan, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), warned the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent Hajj and Umrah packages. He specifically highlighted suspicious ‘badal haji’ (proxy Hajj) services that are priced either impossibly low or excessively high. To ensure pilgrim safety, he recommended using the 34 Hajj Pilgrims Management Companies licensed by Lembaga Tabung Haji.

Following these warnings and continuous awareness campaigns, Malaysia reported zero recorded cases of Hajj and Umrah package scams, including badal haji fraud, for the year 2026. This outcome was attributed to strengthened cooperation between the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), the Department of Waqf, Zakat and Hajj (JAWHAR), and the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC).

Entities

BUMITRA · Zulkifli Hasan · Lembaga Tabung Haji · Royal Malaysia Police · Malaysia

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Malaysia's Zulkifli Hasan warns against Hajj and Umrah package scams

    Minister Zulkifli Hasan has warned against Hajj and Umrah scams, advising pilgrims with special visas to use licensed Tabung Haji management companies to ensure safety and welfare.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Malaysia reports zero Hajj and Umrah scam cases in 2026

    Malaysia recorded no Hajj or Umrah scam cases in 2026 due to inter-agency cooperation and awareness campaigns, though officials warn the public to remain vigilant against evolving fraud tactics.

Sources

alhijrahnews.com · kosmo.com.my · malay.news · malaysiatribune.news · utusan.com.my