{
    "success": true,
    "data": {
        "id": 1669435,
        "msgid": "on-war-ticket-commission-viii-chairman-dont-let-there-be-a-perception-that-the-poor-are-banned-from-hajj-1775811059",
        "date": "2026-04-10 14:41:01",
        "title": "On \"War Ticket\", Commission VIII Chairman: Don't Let There Be a Perception That the Poor Are Banned from Hajj",
        "author": "Bilal Ramadhan",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Chairman of Commission VIII of the Indonesian DPR, Marwan Dasopang, has expressed concerns over the proposed \"war ticket\" scheme for Hajj pilgrimage, warning that it could exacerbate social jealousy by favouring the wealthy and limiting access for others. He emphasised the need to consider legal, historical, and sociological aspects before implementation, noting that current laws like UU No. 14\/2025 mandate a registration system rather than a ticket-hunting one. This comes amid growing Hajj waiting lists due to increasing applicants and quota limitations, prompting the government to review more effective solutions.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Chairman of Commission VIII of the\nIndonesian DPR, Marwan Dasopang, is concerned about the discourse on\nimplementing a \u201cwar ticket\u201d scheme in the organisation of the Hajj\npilgrimage, as it could trigger social jealousy in society.<\/p>\n<p>According to Marwan, the scheme has the potential to provide greater\nbenefits to those with financial capability, thereby narrowing access\nfor other prospective pilgrims.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWell, sociological studies are also important, for example, if it\u2019s\na war ticket, then who will be hunting? The ones hunting tickets are the\nrich people, right? So the rich shouldn\u2019t be unrestricted either. If\ngiven free rein, then people won\u2019t go on Hajj. There will be jealousy\ntoo,\u201d said Marwan when met at the DPR RI Building, Friday\n(10\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>According to him, as long as it remains at the discussion stage, the\nidea is valid to be discussed.<\/p>\n<p>However, Marwan reminded that if the discourse is to become policy,\nthe government must consider several important aspects, from legality,\nhistorical, to sociological.<\/p>\n<p>He also mentioned the existence of Law No.\u00a014 of 2025 which regulates\nthe Hajj registration mechanism, not a ticket-hunting system.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt states registering, not hunting tickets. Similarly, with this\nLaw, Law 8 of 2019, it\u2019s the same. Still registering,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Even, such a policy could create the impression that the less\nfortunate do not have equal opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t let there be an announcement that the poor are banned from\nHajj, that\u2019s how it will be,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n<p>The statement was delivered at the Opening of the National\nConsolidation Meeting for the Organisation of Hajj Worship 1447 H\/2026\nAD, at the Tangerang Hajj Hostel, Wednesday (8\/4\/2026).<\/p>\n<p>The Hajj queue is seen as a result of the increasing number of\nregistrants each year and the limitation of departure quotas.<\/p>\n<p>The government is beginning to review the existing system to find\nmore effective solutions.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/on-war-ticket-commission-viii-chairman-dont-let-there-be-a-perception-that-the-poor-are-banned-from-hajj-1775811059",
        "image": ""
    },
    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
    "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com"
}