By Hasnah Jusid KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to increase the number of direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah in its bid to become a hub for umrah pilgrims from around the world, particularly the Asian region. Malaysian Umrah and Haj Travel Agency Association (PAPUH) president Datuk Seri Razali Mohd Sham said this was crucial, as currently, the number of direct flights to Jeddah offered by existing airlines was sometimes insufficient even for the locals. bootstrap slideshow 'That is why direct flights to Jeddah or transit flights to Middle Eastern countries should be increased to attract pilgrims from regional countries,' he said when met by Bernama.

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