He said of this number, 26 were suffering from various ailments and were taken to the plains of Arafah for the religious ritual using special vehicles.

“This year, Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) continues its efforts to ensure the completion of haj for those who were sick through the implementation of the Wukuf Safari, introduced in 2016.

“It aims to bring the sick to perform the wuquf in Arafah by continuing the process of treating patients in the ambulance and bus provided,” he said when met by reporters at the TH Syishah Health Centre in Mecca.

Yesterday, four buses were provided to bring the 26 patients from the treatment centre along with 68 medical staff. They were assisted by 22 TH employees.

He added that as at July 9, 32 patients were treated at the health centre while one was treated at a hospital in Mina.

Idris, who witnessed the affairs of the Malaysian haj pilgrims in Arafah and the TH Syisyah Medical Centre, praised the medical facilities and services provided by TH for the comfort of the pilgrims.

He said after performing wuquf and “mabit” (spending the night) in Muzdalifah on the 8th and 9th day of Zulhijjah, all Malaysian haj pilgrims were currently in Mina to perform the stoning of the devil rituals from the 10th day until the 13th day of Zulhijjah.

The stoning of the devil rituals for Malaysian pilgrims is set from 8pm to 10pm and after dawn prayers.

“The stoning rituals pose a challenge to the pilgrims because it involves a journey of 10km from the tent to Jamrat Al-Aqabah and then back to the tent.

“I recommend that all pilgrims pay attention to every instruction given by TH staff and follow the throwing time set for their own safety,” he said.

He also advised pilgrims performing the rituals for three days in Mina to prepare themselves mentally and physically, taking special care of their health.