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TH Provides Free 24-Hour Shuttle Bus Service to Grand Mosque
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TH Provides Free 24-Hour Shuttle Bus Service to Grand Mosque

From Utusan Malaysia · (5m ago) Malay Positive tone

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has launched a free 24-hour shuttle bus service for Malaysian pilgrims to and from the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
  • The service, operating from hotels to the Grand Mosque, aims to reduce travel time and allow pilgrims to focus on worship.
  • This initiative is part of TH's continuous service improvement efforts for the Hajj season, especially for elderly pilgrims facing hot weather conditions.

Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is demonstrating its unwavering commitment to enhancing the pilgrimage experience for Malaysian Hajj pilgrims with the introduction of a free, 24-hour shuttle bus service. This thoughtful initiative directly addresses the needs of our pilgrims, particularly the elderly, by providing a convenient and comfortable mode of transport between their accommodations and the Grand Mosque.

Kesemua bas ini beroperasi sepanjang hari selama 24 jam dan ini merupakan bukti komitmen TH dalam melaksanakan penambahbaikan berterusan terhadap penyampaian perkhidmatan kepada jemaah haji untuk tahun ini.

— Mohd. Hisham HarunMohd. Hisham Harun, Head of the Malaysian Hajj Delegation, explaining the significance of the 24-hour bus service.

Operating around the clock, these buses significantly cut down travel time, allowing pilgrims to dedicate more energy to their spiritual journey. This service is a testament to TH's dedication to continuous improvement, ensuring that pilgrims can focus on their worship without the added burden of long walks, especially as the weather in the Holy Land becomes increasingly challenging.

Dengan adanya perkhidmatan bas ini, jemaah kini mempunyai alternatif untuk bergerak ke masjid pada bila-bila masa dengan lebih baik, lebih mudah dan lebih lancar serta dapat membantu mereka lebih fokus terhadap ibadah di Tanah Suci.

— Mohd. Hisham HarunMohd. Hisham Harun highlighting how the bus service aids pilgrims in focusing on their worship.

We understand the importance of facilitating ease and comfort during Hajj. By offering this service, TH aims to ensure that all Malaysian pilgrims, regardless of age or physical condition, can perform their religious duties with greater peace of mind and devotion. This is not just about transportation; it's about supporting the spiritual well-being of every Malaysian undertaking this sacred pilgrimage.

Insya Allah jemaah haji tidak perlu berjalan jauh, mereka boleh fokus kepada ibadah menjelang hari kemuncak haji nanti.

— Mohd. Hisham HarunMohd. Hisham Harun expressing hope that pilgrims will not need to walk long distances and can focus on worship.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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