SEPANG, April 29 - Malaysian Hajj pilgrims are required to carry their Nusuk Card at all times, especially when entering major worship areas throughout the Hajj season.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar said the enhanced Nusuk Card is now equipped with a quick response (QR) code to prevent forgery of the official identification card for haj pilgrims, said

He said the card now has several layers of security features to ensure the safety of its holders.

“This means that any attempt to duplicate it would be difficult as it comes with multiple enhanced security layers introduced by the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah,” he told reporters after attending the Send-off Ceremony for Malaysian Haj Pilgrims for the 1446H/2025M Haj Season here today.

The Nusuk Card, introduced three years ago as the official identification document for pilgrims, has helped ease the entry of haj pilgrims from across the globe into the Masjidil Haram in Makkah, the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, and other pilgrimage sites while performing the fifth pillar of Islam.

On flight arrangements for the 31,600 Malaysian pilgrims for this haj season, Mohd Na’im said a total of 100 special chartered flights via AMAL by Malaysia Airlines Bhd and Saudia Airlines have been scheduled starting today, with the final flight set for June 1.