The government estimates there are about 200 Malaysians in Saudi Arabia who are eligible to perform the haj pilgrimage this year, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.

He said a special session, to be carried out via video conferencing, possibly this Thursday, would be held to brief them on the latest development pertaining to the requirements of the haj pilgrimage.