The media previously reported that about 300 prospective Haj pilgrims from Malaysia were stranded in Mecca, believed to have been scammed by a tour agency offering cheap packages using tourist visas. — AFP picKUALA LUMPUR, May 17 — The Tourism , Arts and Culture Ministry will immediately revoke the licenses of travel agencies found to be misusing tourist and umrah visas for Haj purposes.
“Regardless of the authenticity of the news, any party found guilty of this offence will have their licence revoked immediately. Tiong said initial findings suggested the affected pilgrims were informed that their tourist visas could be converted to umrah or Haj visas.“Such actions not only violate the regulations set by the authorities but also jeopardise the safety and interests of pilgrims in Saudi Arabia,” he said.
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Arts And Culture Ministry MOTAC Tiong King Sing Licence Revoked Travel Agencies Misusing Tourist Umrah Visas For Haj
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