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Barnama
20-06-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Bernama Makes Strong Showing With Eight Wins At MPI-Petronas Journalism Awards
KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) made a strong impression at the 2025 Malaysian Journalists Night and the Malaysian Press Institute (MPI)-Petronas Journalism Awards held here tonight, securing eight prestigious awards. Bernama Radio delivered a standout performance, dominating all four radio categories — Best Radio Report, Best Radio Talk Show, Best Radio Documentary and Best Radio Live Broadcast. Bernama Radio journalist Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan beat four other contenders to emerge as the Gold winner in the Best Radio Report category, earning a cash prize of RM10,000, a trophy and a certificate.
Barnama
15-06-2025
- Barnama
TH Media Team Concludes Coverage Of 1446H/2025M Haj Season, Returns Home Today
From Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan MAKKAH, June 15 (Bernama) -- After 53 days of tireless reporting, Tabung Haji's (TH) media operations for the 1446H/2025M haj season officially concluded today, marking the end of an extensive coverage mission by 14 committed media practitioners. The TH media personnel not only carried out reporting duties in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, but also had the opportunity to perform the haj, making the assignment a sacred mission filled with trust, responsibility, and spiritual reflection. Malaysian Haj Delegation head Mohd Hisham Harun expressed his deep appreciation for the commitment and dedication of the media team, describing them as the backbone of communication throughout this year's haj season. 'I found the coverage carried out by the media personnel to be excellent and effective, receiving an overwhelming response, especially on social media platforms. 'It allowed Malaysians to closely follow the atmosphere and developments involving their family members in the holy city of Makkah during the pilgrimage,' he told reporters. Meanwhile, Astro Awani executive editor Zaiful Ariffin described the opportunity to report on the haj as a great trust placed upon him and his fellow media practitioners in their efforts to deliver accurate, comprehensive and heartfelt information to Malaysians. 'May we all attain a 'mabrur' haj, and at the same time, as media practitioners, we have managed to convey information about the pilgrims in the holy land,' he said. All TH media personnel will depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah at 7.45 am local time Sunday and are expected to arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) at 10.15 pm the same day, Malaysian time.
Barnama
14-06-2025
- General
- Barnama
TH Expresses Gratitude To 385 Sahabat Maktab Volunteers For Dedicated Service
From Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan MAKKAH, June 14 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has extended its appreciation to the 385 Sahabat Maktab volunteers, for their dedicated service in assisting 31,600 Malaysian pilgrims, during the 1446H/2025M haj season. Comprising Malaysian pilgrims from seven residential buildings or maktabs, the volunteers were honoured at a ceremony held at TH's headquarters at the Abraj Janadriyah Hotel, here, today. Head of the Haj Delegation Mohd Hisham Harun, said that TH deeply appreciated the contributions of the Sahabat Maktab volunteers, who came from diverse backgrounds, in supporting the work of approximately 632 TH personnel to ensure the smooth implementation of haj operations for Malaysian pilgrims, especially during the critical Masyair phase. 'The service and dedication shown by Sahabat Maktab volunteers are deeply meaningful to Tabung Haji, as they are closer to the pilgrims and better understand their needs and aspirations. 'Today, we honour and appreciate their sacrifices. TH is truly proud and thankful for their sincere contributions throughout this haj season,' he told reporters, here, today. Established in 2006, the Sahabat Maktab is divided into three categories - Sahabat Ibadat TH, Sahabat Medik TH, and Sahabat TH - and provides a platform for skilled pilgrims to assist fellow Malaysians, in need of support during haj pilgrimage season. -- BERNAMA
Barnama
13-06-2025
- General
- Barnama
Mandatory To Perform Tawaf Wada Before Leaving Makkah
By Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan MAKKAH, June 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysian pilgrims are reminded not to leave Makkah before performing the mandatory 'tawaf wada' as the last ritual of Hajj where pilgrims go round the Kaaba seven times before leaving the holy site of Makkah. Tabung Haji (TH) guidance operations director, Shahrin Awaludin said that according to Imam Syafie's view, it is sinful and subject to a fine, especially for those performing the hajj. "Although there are differences of opinion, TH adopts the Hajj Muzakarah Resolution and Malaysian pilgrims are required to perform the farewell 'tawaf' when leaving the holy site of Makkah more than two marhalas which is about 80-100 kilometres. "Considering that many of our pilgrims are coming for the first time and we have come from far away, we may not come again after this. That is why it is very important for pilgrims to perform the farewell tawaf," he said when met by the media recently. Shahrin said that among the individuals who are exempted from performing the farewell tawaf are women pilgrims who are menstruating and pilgrims who are ill or sick in accordance with the relaxation set by syarak, however, for those who do not have such obstacles, they are obliged to pay 'dam tertib dan taqdir' (fine) for skipping the ritual. Shahrin also explained that the farewell tawaf must be performed within eight hours before leaving Makkah to ensure that it is done in a calm and unhurried manner. In addition, Shahrin explained that the TH Hajj Guidance team also held special briefings and review sessions to help pilgrims understand and perform the farewell tawaf perfectly. He said that the farewell tawaf can be performed without wearing ihram clothes, while male pilgrims can perform it wearing normal clothes.
Barnama
06-06-2025
- General
- Barnama
"Stone Throwing' During Haj: Symbol Of Self-Renewal, Affirmation Of Faith
GENERAL MUZDALIFAH, June 6 -- A Malaysian pilgrim recites a prayer while spending the night (mabit) at Muzdalifah before continuing the journey to Mina to fulfil the rites of this year's haj pilgrimage. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED MUZDALIFAH, June 6 -- A group pilgrims resting and spending the night (mabit) at Muzdalifah before continuing their journey back to Mina to fulfil the rites of the annual haj pilgrimage. --fotoBERNAMA (2025) COPYRIGHT RESERVED By Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan MINA, 6 Jun (Bernama) -- The 'melontar' (stone throwing) ritual or known as the Stoning of the Devil performed by pilgrims in Mina is not merely an act to fulfil the requirements of Sharia, but carries a deeper meaning as a symbol of self-renewal and rejection of the mazmumah (negative) traits in the life of a Muslim. Tabung Haji (TH) Guidance Operations Director Shahrin Awaludin said the act of stoning, which involves throwing pebbles at three jamrahs, namely Jamrah Ula, Wusta and Kubra, carried out from the 10th to 13th Zulhijjah, also emulates the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad SAW and commemorates the sacrifice of Prophet Ibrahim A.S. "This stoning ritual symbolises the casting away of the mazmumah traits such as arrogance, defiance and all reprehensible qualities in oneself. It serves as a spiritual commitment for pilgrims to become better individuals after completing the haj pilgrimage,' he told reporters here. He said the stoning ritual not only demands physical effort, but is also a profound spiritual practice, closely aligned with the true essence of Haj, to return home with a purified soul and a heart fully submissive to Allah SWT. "Throwing the stones isn't merely a physical act, it's a declaration of the heart, a sincere pledge to change, to abandon sin, and to return to a pure, natural state," he said. Meanwhile, Shahrin said TH also organised a tazkirah (talk) session about Mina to help Malaysian pilgrims better understand the significance behind each ritual and obligation of the Haj, including the stoning of the Jamrah "TH conducted continuous guidance and tazkirah sessions for pilgrims after the Fajr and Zuhr prayers throughout their stay in Mina to remind them of the proper guidelines for worship, including the stone throwing of the Jamrah, the early tahalul, and the difference between nafar awal and nafar thani," he said. The pilgrims were also encouraged to make full use of their long stay in Mina by increasing their personal worship, such as performing sunnah prayers, reading the Quran, engaging in dhikr, and participating in other spiritually beneficial activities.
