Malaysia pulls out of hajj pilgrimage

Malaysia yesterday pulled out of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah over coronavirus fears days after neighbouring Indonesia, the world's biggest Muslim-majority nation, also withdrew. Millions travel from around the world to Saudi Arabia every year to perform the hajj, a ritual that every Muslim must do once in their lives if able. Saudi Arabia is yet to announce a decision on whether the pilgrimage will be held this year.

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