RIYADH: Malaysian Minister of Religious Affairs Dato Muhammad Naeem bin Mukhtar has praised Saudi Arabia’s role in serving Hajj pilgrims, Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday. During a visit to Makkah, Mukhtar thanked Hajj workers for their exceptional service to Malaysian pilgrims and for providing them with all necessary amenities since their arrival in the Kingdom. Mukhtar was visiting the Malaysian Hajj Missions headquarters, where he emphasized the significance of ongoing collaboration between the two countries to guarantee the best possible experience for Malaysian pilgrims. He also acknowledged the Mashariq Al Masiah Companys efforts to provide exceptional services to pilgrims. The Saudi Arabian government approved a total of 31,600 Malaysian pilgrims for this year’s pilgrimage.