Malaysia's Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein has announced new procedures for umrah after from the latest COVID-19 Ministerial Quartet meeting.
Travel for umrah has reopened as of February 8. From February 14, pilgrims must have taken a vaccination booster dose, with compliance to be monitored by travel agents.
As of February 14, returning pilgrims may fulfil their mandatory quarantine at their homes, without home quarantine applicationrequiring an approved official home quarantine application (HQA). Quarantine at a private quarantine station is allowed, but would be at the pilgrim's own cost.