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        "id": 1675412,
        "msgid": "on-the-hajj-ticket-auction-proposal-prospective-pilgrims-agree-but-1776109840",
        "date": "2026-04-14 02:15:00",
        "title": "On the Hajj Ticket Auction Proposal, Prospective Pilgrims: Agree, But...",
        "author": "Karta Raharja Ucu",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "Prospective Hajj pilgrims in Indramayu have mixed reactions to the proposed auction system for Hajj departure tickets, aimed at addressing long waiting lists. While some like Susyani see it as a faster way to embark on the pilgrimage, others worry about fairness to long-waiting registrants, elderly pilgrims with limited tech access, and potential for ticket scalping. The local Hajj and Umrah Office confirms no official socialisation from the Ministry yet.",
        "content": "<p>The proposal for a Hajj ticket auction or direct purchase\/competition\nsystem for Hajj departures has sparked pros and cons. This idea emerged\ndue to the lengthy waiting lists for Hajj registrations in various\nregions of Indonesia. The debate has also arisen among prospective Hajj\npilgrims (calhaj). One such view was expressed by a calhaj from\nIndramayu Regency, Susyani (48 years old). She said she agrees with the\nproposal. \u201cPersonally, I\u2019m happy because there\u2019s hope of departing\nsooner,\u201d Susyani told Republika on Monday (13\/4\/2026). She registered\nfor Hajj in 2020 and must wait over a decade to depart. Nevertheless,\nSusyani questions the fairness for calhaj who have waited long in the\nqueue. If the ticket auction is implemented, they could lose their\nchance to depart soon, especially those near the front of the line.\n\u201cIt\u2019s a pity for those whose turns are close. They\u2019ve certainly waited a\nlong time,\u201d she said. Susyani also feels sorry for calhaj who are\ntech-illiterate and live in remote areas with limited internet access,\nespecially if they are elderly. \u201cWhat about the elderly calhaj with\nlimited internet access?\u201d she said. Another calhaj, Fajar (58), said he\ndisagrees with the ticket auction. He fears it could lead to Hajj\nscalping practices if implemented. \u201cIt\u2019s prone to being exploited as a\n\u2018field\u2019 by unscrupulous individuals,\u201d he said. Separately, the Head of\nthe Indramayu Regency Hajj and Umrah Ministry Office, Effendy, said\nthere has been no socialisation from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to\nthe regions regarding the ticket auction proposal so far. \u201cNot yet,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/on-the-hajj-ticket-auction-proposal-prospective-pilgrims-agree-but-1776109840",
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