MADAM Rohaini Abdul Shukor told herself three years ago that she would go on the haj, the Muslim pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca.
The 51-year-old mother of four thought it would happen this year, but it turns out that the Saudi authorities have decided to cut down the number of pilgrims who can go this year. She is among those whose applications have been turned down.
She can either get a refund next year on what she paid the travel agent for the haj package or leave the money with the agent for the trip she will take next year or later.
Read Diana Othman's full story in Tuesday's edition of The Straits Times.
