An eighth Malaysian pilgrim, 65-year-old Abd Yazid Matt from Kangar, Perlis, died of a heart attack in Makkah on June 6th. He had completed the wukuf in Arafah, signifying a completed Hajj. Minister of Religious Affairs Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar confirmed the death, which brings the total Malaysian pilgrim fatalities to eight. Tabung Haji (TH) has contacted the family and will manage the arrangements. The Minister offered condolences and prayers.
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