Malaysian Information Minister Arrives in Jeddah for Umrah

Jeddah, 7 Apr 06

Malaysia's Minister of Information Datu Abdulqader Sheikh Fadel, special envoy of Malaysia's Prime Minister Abdullah bin Haj Ahmed Badawi, arrived in Jeddah tonight on a visit during which he is planning to perform Umrah (minor Hajj) in Makkah and visit the Madinah-based Prophet Mohammed's Mosque.

At King Abdulaziz International Airport, he was received by members of Malaysian Consulate General in Jeddah and a number of officials.