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Ministry of Culture, Community & Youth
Parliamentary Matters

Singapore’s Haj arrangements

Sectors

Community

14 January 2026

Response to parliamentary question on Singapore’s Haj arrangements with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

*1132. Ms Yeo Wan Ling: To ask the Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs how Singapore builds on its established working relationship with the Saudi authorities in managing Hajj arrangements, including addressing considerations around (i) quota allocation (ii) queue arrangements and (iii) health requirements for senior pilgrims.

Response:

  1. Mr Speaker, Singapore enjoys a strong working relationship with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. We have a quota of 900 places for Haj pilgrims from Singapore and have requested for more Haj places. Most recently, I conveyed this request to the Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr Taufiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, during my visit to Saudi Arabia in November 2025.

  2. The Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) administers our Haj quota through the MyHajSG portal queue system. Places are allocated on a first come, first served basis for fairness and transparency. An exception is made for senior Haj pilgrims, aged 70 years and above, who are given priority consideration.

  3. From 2026, Saudi Arabia will introduce new requirements for Haj pilgrims to produce a valid medical health certificate. MUIS and the Ministry of Health (MOH) have worked with local healthcare providers to help our pilgrims fulfil these requirements.

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