Ismail Sabri moots flexible haj packages to reduce costs

PARLIAMENT | Former prime minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob has urged Lembaga Tabung Haji to consider providing haj pilgrims with options to shorten the duration of their journey and reduce overall subsidised costs.

The Bera MP said while Tabung Haji currently offers a fixed 40-day package for all pilgrims, there could be other alternative options for 14 days, 21 days or 30 days.

"Pilgrims can select their option, and furthermore the haj requirements can be completed in just four days, so even...