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        "id": 1681044,
        "msgid": "mpr-urges-government-to-ensure-smooth-2026-hajj-implementation-amid-rising-flight-costs-1776322260",
        "date": "2026-04-16 13:19:43",
        "title": "MPR urges government to ensure smooth 2026 Hajj implementation amid rising flight costs",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_EN",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "The People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) has urged the government to prioritise the smooth execution of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage, particularly as it marks the first under the new ministry amid global pressures driving up flight costs. MPR member Wahid highlighted a recent agreement allocating an additional Rp1.7 trillion to cover aviation fuel price increases, ensuring pilgrims are not burdened, in line with President Prabowo Subianto's commitments. He also called for attention to domestic travel costs for pilgrims from eastern regions like Maluku, Papua, Bali, and East Nusa Tenggara, alongside enhanced coordination for technical aspects such as baggage, accommodation, and logistics in Saudi Arabia.",
        "content": "<p>In a statement issued here on Thursday, Wahid said this year\u2019s Hajj\nroll-out will be the first under the ministry and is taking place amid\nglobal dynamics affecting rising flight costs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe main focus of the ministry must be to ensure the smooth\nimplementation of the 2026 Hajj,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He also praised the working meeting between DPR Commission VIII, the\nminister, and the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH), which agreed\non an additional Rp1.7 trillion for Hajj implementation costs.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the policy is aimed to ensure that increases in\naviation fuel prices will not be borne by pilgrims but covered by the\nstate in accordance with the regulations.<\/p>\n<p>He said the policy aligns with President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s\ncommitment, urging the ministry to coordinate with relevant institutions\nto ensure proper Hajj implementation.<\/p>\n<p>Wahid also noted that the parliament called for the government to not\nonly cover international flight cost increases but also pay attention to\ndomestic travel costs for pilgrims from their regions to embarkation\npoints.<\/p>\n<p>Pilgrims from eastern Indonesia, including Maluku and Papua, as well\nas Bali and East Nusa Tenggara, require special attention to avoid\nadditional financial burdens, he added.<\/p>\n<p>He pointed out that these concerns have been included in the\nmeeting\u2019s conclusions, including calls for coordination between the\nministry and regional governments.<\/p>\n<p>He also stressed the importance of technical readiness, including\nbaggage distribution, accommodation in Saudi Arabia, and logistics\nsupport.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding the \u201cHajj ticket war\u201d discourse, he said it requires\ncomprehensive study and is not a current priority.<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Minister clarifies \u201chajj ticket war\u201d is still just a\ndiscourse<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia Hajj 2026: Officials depart starting April\n17<\/p>\n<p>Related news: Indonesia to form task force to thwart unauthorized\nHajj travel<\/p>\n<p>Translator: Laily, Kenzu<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mpr-urges-government-to-ensure-smooth-2026-hajj-implementation-amid-rising-flight-costs-1776322260",
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