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Malaysian pilgrims in Mecca told to wear masks as haze, heat worsen • May 20, 2025, 2:41 AM ET (The Star)
Haj pilgrims need to get meningococcal, flu and Covid-19 jabs before leaving for Mecca • May 9, 2025, 2:03 AM ET (Straits Times)

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