Andre proposed the upgrade during a working meeting between the DPR\nRI\u2019s Hajj Oversight Team and the Amirul Hajj at Al-Qimmah Hall in Makkah\non Sunday, 24 May 2026. The proposal came after Andre personally\nmonitored Indonesia\u2019s Hajj services this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cFirstly, overall, from departure up to today, we appreciate that the\nservices have significantly improved compared to previous years. This is\na key point we must highlight. Since the pilgrims began their journey\nuntil now, Alhamdulillah, and this deserves recognition,\u201d Andre\nsaid.<\/p>\n
He noted that this year\u2019s Hajj services showed improvements over last\nyear. The Gerindra politician credited President Prabowo\u2019s establishment\nof the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for driving these service\nenhancements.<\/p>\n
Accommodation and Catering for Hajj Pilgrims<\/p>\n
Andre also praised the accommodation services, noting that even\nregular pilgrims were staying in five-star hotels. \u201cIn Madinah, it was\nremarkable. The leadership reported that 8,507 of our pilgrims are\nstaying in five-star hotels, with the furthest being just 700 metres\naway. This deserves recognition,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Andre highlighted a reduction of four riyals in catering costs\ncompared to 2025, while maintaining high food quality. \u201cThe catering\nprice has dropped by four riyals, yet the quality is significantly\nbetter than last year,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Andre also noted improvements in flight transportation and\naccommodation, particularly in the Al-Hidayah area, previously\nconsidered distant from the Grand Mosque. He stated the government has\nconcrete solutions in place.<\/p>\n
\u201cRegarding the residential area, Minister and Deputy Minister,\nalthough Al-Hidayah is indeed far, I see that the DPR and Ministry of\nHajj have a solution. Buses now run directly, reducing travel time to\nthe Grand Mosque to just 20 minutes,\u201d Andre said.<\/p>\n
\u201cAdditionally, the terminal is located at Jabal Kabah, just 20 metres\nfrom the Grand Mosque, which deserves appreciation as the government has\nfound a solution,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Proposal for Long-Term Hotel Contracts<\/p>\n
Based on these indicators, Andre proposed upgrading Indonesia\u2019s Hajj\nservices from category D to C-Plus. He explained the improvement refers\nto facility and service quality, particularly in Armuzna\u2014the areas of\nArafah, Muzdalifah, and Mina.<\/p>\n
\u201cMoving forward, I propose that the ministry and government consider\nupgrading our Hajj services. Currently, our facilities are rated D,\ncorrect?\u201d Andre said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI propose that next year, the Ministry of Hajj can upgrade our\nservices from D to C-Plus. How? It\u2019s simple. Here\u2019s my suggestion,\u201d he\nadded.<\/p>\n
Andre suggested the government select higher-quality hotels near the\nGrand Mosque, such as in Misfalah, Syisyah, and Jarwal. These hotels\ncould be contracted long-term for five years to secure lower prices.<\/p>\n
\u201cChoose quality hotels. I propose a five-year contract, paid\nannually. With a five-year contract, Minister, it means we secure lower\nprices,\u201d Andre said.<\/p>\n
He stated that the cost savings from long-term contracts could be\nreinvested into upgrading Armuzna facilities.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith lower prices, the savings can be used to upgrade our Armuzna\nfacilities from D to C-Plus. That\u2019s my proposal,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Andre said the scheme could be implemented while awaiting President\nPrabowo\u2019s planned Hajj Village construction. He is confident Indonesia\u2019s\nHajj services will improve next year.<\/p>\n
\u201cInsha\u2019Allah, lower costs will allow us to invest in upgrading\nArmuzna facilities. Currently at D, Insha\u2019Allah next year we can reach\nC-Plus,\u201d Andre said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat would be a legacy for all of us and a reward for the government\nand those involved. That\u2019s my proposal, and I\u2019m confident we can achieve\nit. If other countries can, why can\u2019t we? I believe under President\nPrabowo\u2019s leadership, we can,\u201d he added.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/andre-rosiade-proposes-upgrading-indonesias-hajj-services-from-d-to-c-plus-1780336757", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }