Kuala lumpur: The haj fee for Muassasah pilgrims in the low-income B40 group will remain at RM15,000 per person for the 1448H/2027 season, with the Haj Financial Assistance (HAFIS) maintained at RM18,300, or 55 per cent of the total cost. Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan confirmed that the HAFIS assistance includes a RM1,000 government subsidy, which will be extended for the fifth consecutive year to first-time pilgrims.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the fee for pilgrims in the M40 group has been set at RM23,500 per person, with HAFIS assistance of RM9,800, covering 29 per cent of the total cost. Meanwhile, T20 pilgrims are required to pay the full cost of RM33,300 per person. Dr Zulkifli emphasized that the MADANI Government, through Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), is committed to ensuring sustainable and equitable haj arrangements by maintaining the Muassasah haj cost at RM33,300 per person for the 1448H/2027 season, unchanged for the fourth consecutive year.
TH has allocated RM234 million to provide targeted HAFIS assistance for the season. Despite inflationary pressures and geopolitical conflicts in West Asia, TH has managed to contain cost increases through efficient governance without compromising service quality. Malaysia's service standards were reflected in winning the Labbaytum Diamond Award for the second time during the 2026 haj season.
The government and TH will continue to monitor the cost structure in line with the global environment to ensure the welfare of pilgrims and the smooth management of their pilgrimage. Early preparations for the 1448H/2027 haj season are already under way, with offer letters to be issued in stages beginning this month. Dr Zulkifli advised prospective pilgrims to prepare themselves thoroughly in terms of health, finances, and religious knowledge, in line with the concept of istito'ah (capability).
Dr Zulkifli also expressed confidence that the close relationship between Malaysia, TH, and the Saudi Arabian government will further strengthen cooperation and the delivery of high-quality haj services to Malaysian pilgrims.