However, he said the actual cost of performing the haj has yet to be decided. Ahmad Marzuk said the possibility of a cost increase was quite reasonable based on the current situation, but believed the subsidy by the government would continue. Ahmad Marzuk, who is also Pengkalan Chepa MP, said the government had allocated between RM400 and RM500mil for the haj subsidy, but now needed to re-look it due to the current situation. "Usually, when the haj season is approaching, the actual costing will be announced and the pilgrims will be informed in advance. The costs related to the haj will be discussed and hopefully will not burden prospective haj pilgrims, he said.

Source: The Star September 18, 2021 09:56 UTC