BPKH Cuts 2026 Operational Budget by IDR 100.31 Billion to Safeguard Hajj Funds

Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - The Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) has officially implemented operational budget efficiency for 2026 by cutting the operational expenditure ceiling by IDR 100.31 billion, or 18.59%. The decision was agreed upon during a Hearing Meeting (RDP) with Commission VIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR RI) in the discussion of the BPKH’s Revised Annual Work Plan and Budget (RKAT-P) for 2026. Through this adjustment, the BPKH’s operational budget ceiling, originally IDR 539.63 billion, has been set at IDR 439.32 billion. This move represents BPKH’s commitment to strengthening institutional governance through more effective, efficient, transparent, and accountable budget management, without reducing the quality of service to pilgrims or the performance of Hajj financial management. Head of the BPKH Executive Board, Fadlul Imansyah, emphasised that the budget efficiency was carried out in a measured manner while maintaining all strategic functions of the organisation. ‘Although the operational budget has been reduced by more than IDR 100 billion, BPKH is optimistic that the quality of service to pilgrims, institutional governance, and the performance of Hajj financial investment development throughout 2026 will be maintained optimally, trustworthily, and professionally. This efficiency actually serves as momentum to strengthen a work culture that is more effective, adaptive, and results-oriented,’ Fadlul said in a written statement on Tuesday (30/6/2026). Fadlul explained that the policy also aligns BPKH with the government’s direction in encouraging spending efficiency across all ministries and institutions. ‘BPKH views the spirit of efficiency, which is a policy of President Prabowo Subianto, as something that must be realised by every institution according to its respective characteristics and authority. As the Hajj financial management agency, we are obliged to ensure that every rupiah of operational costs is used appropriately, provides added value to the organisation, and supports the increasingly healthy and sustainable management of Hajj funds,’ he said. According to Fadlul, the efficiency carried out by BPKH is not solely aimed at reducing operational spending, but is part of a strategy to strengthen institutional resilience in managing the trust funds belonging to millions of prospective Indonesian Hajj pilgrims. ‘The ultimate goal of all the efficiency measures we are taking is to maintain the sustainability of the Hajj funds. Hajj funds are trust funds belonging to the pilgrims that must be managed carefully, efficiently, productively, and responsibly so that their benefit value is maintained, both for current pilgrims and for future generations of pilgrims,’ he stressed. Echoing this sentiment, BPKH Executive Board Member for Planning and Direct Investment, M. Arief Mufraini, stated that the operational budget adjustment had been made through a comprehensive evaluation of all work programmes, ensuring it does not disrupt the implementation of strategic programmes or investment development. ‘Budget efficiency does not mean reducing organisational capacity, but rather optimising resource allocation to programmes that have the greatest impact. We ensure that the planning function continues to run optimally so that the direct investment strategy can be executed prudently, productively, and oriented towards increasing the benefit value of Hajj funds,’ he explained. He added that the quality of planning is a crucial factor in ensuring every investment is made selectively, measurably, in accordance with sharia principles, and applies the principle of prudence. Meanwhile, BPKH Executive Board Member for Accounting and Finance, Amri Yusuf, assessed that budget efficiency is part of strengthening financial management discipline within the institution and implementing good governance. ‘Efficiency is not just about cutting spending, but ensuring that every expenditure provides optimal benefits for the organisation and the welfare of pilgrims. Through strengthening accounting systems, internal controls, and accountable and transparent financial governance, BPKH ensures that efficiency goes hand in hand with improving the quality of Hajj financial management,’ said Amri. According to him, strengthening efficiency will also increase BPKH’s flexibility in facing economic and financial market dynamics, without reducing the principle of prudence in managing public funds. On the same occasion, Deputy Chairman of Commission VIII DPR RI, H. Ansory Siregar, stated that Commission VIII had approved the BPKH’s Revised Annual Work Plan and Budget for 2026, including the adjustment of the Operational Budget ceiling to IDR 439.32 billion. ‘Commission VIII DPR RI approves the BPKH RKAT-P for 2026, including the adjustment of the Operational Budget ceiling to IDR 439.32 billion. We hope this efficiency measure will further strengthen BPKH’s institutional governance without reducing the quality of service to Hajj pilgrims,’ he said. The approval serves as the DPR’s support for BPKH’s measured budget adjustment steps while ensuring the continuity of healthy, efficient, and community welfare-oriented Hajj financial management. Through this efficiency policy, BPKH affirms its commitment to continuously prioritising the principles of good governance, strengthening accountability and transparency, and optimising all its resources. Thus, the management of Hajj funds is expected to become increasingly robust, provide optimal benefit value, and remain sustainable to protect the trust of millions of Indonesian Hajj pilgrims, both now and in the future.