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        "msgid": "indonesia-concludes-2026-hajj-operation-vows-service-upgrades-1782917411",
        "date": "2026-07-01 20:38:54",
        "title": "Indonesia concludes 2026 Hajj operation, vows service upgrades",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Indonesia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has concluded the 2026 Hajj operation, safely returning over 202,000 regular pilgrims. Minister Mochamad Irfan Yusuf highlighted key improvements including fairer quota allocations and lower costs, while acknowledging challenges in Mina services and medical eligibility screening. The ministry pledged a comprehensive evaluation to further enhance services for future pilgrimages.",
        "content": "<p>We still have some issues to address, most notably those related to\nservices in Mina..Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia\u2019s Ministry of Hajj and\nUmrah pledged to continue improving its services as the arrival of\nflight group 43, carrying pilgrims from South Sulawesi, marked the\nconclusion of the 2026 Hajj operation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPraise be to God, all Indonesian Hajj pilgrims have safely arrived\nhome. On behalf of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, I hereby declare the\nconclusion of the 1447 Hijri\/2026 AD Hajj organizing operation,\u201d Hajj\nand Umrah Minister Mochamad Irfan Yusuf said.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at an online press conference observed from Jakarta on\nWednesday, he noted that the Indonesian government served a total of\n202,636 pilgrims traveling under the regular scheme on 527 flight\nbatches from 16 embarkation points nationwide this year.<\/p>\n<p>The operation also served 16,585 pilgrims under special Hajj quota,\nsupported by 1,016 specially assigned Hajj officers, he added.<\/p>\n<p>Yusuf acknowledged that his ministry faced major challenges this\nyear, citing the responsibility to provide special assistance to 44,247\nelderly pilgrims, 170,700 pilgrims with high health risks, 370 pilgrims\nwith disabilities, and 275 pilgrims requiring wheelchairs.<\/p>\n<p>He emphasized that the government made every effort to ensure\nadequate accommodation, meals, transportation, healthcare, and religious\nguidance throughout the pilgrimage.<\/p>\n<p>The minister reported the distribution of 24.18 million meal boxes,\nthe deployment of tens of thousands of buses, and the provision of\ncomprehensive medical services through Indonesian Hajj clinics and\ncooperation with local hospitals.<\/p>\n<p>He also highlighted key improvements, including fairer provincial\nquota allocations, lower Hajj costs without compromising service\nquality, expanded fast-track embarkation points, greater digitalization,\nand earlier completion of service contracts in Saudi Arabia.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the successful operation, Yusuf assured the public that the\nclosure of the operation does not mark the end of innovations, stressing\nthat the ministry will promptly conduct a comprehensive evaluation\nalongside relevant institutions to ensure even better services in future\nHajj seasons.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe still have some issues to address, most notably those related to\nservices in Mina and the need to strengthen the implementation of\nmedical eligibility standards,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesian govt offers premium Medina hotels to regular\npilgrims<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia, Saudi Arabia discuss enhanced security for\nHajj pilgrims<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia\u2019s Hajj Ministry tightens food safety with\nmandatory checks<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Asep F, Tegar Nurfitra<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/indonesia-concludes-2026-hajj-operation-vows-service-upgrades-1782917411",
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