Wed, 23 Jun 2004

Govt revokes 22 special haj licenses

JAKARTA: The government has revoked the licenses granted to 22 special haj pilgrimage organizers over the past few years, a minister said on Tuesday.

Minister of Religious Affairs Said Agil Husein Al Munawar said five travel agents' operations were frozen by the government this year due to various violations.

Said said action against the remaining organizers would follow. -- Antara