Govt to enhance haj services

Govt to enhance haj services

JAKARTA: Minister of Religious Affairs Maftuh Basyuni promised
on Wednesday better services for people who will perform their
haj pilgrimage next month.

"There will be several changes in our services and
management," the minister said after a coordination meeting to
prepare for the haj season.

Among the changes will be the reduction of the number of
officials guiding the pilgrims from 418 personnel last year to
306.

"Through efficiency, the government will be able to provide
meals twice a day for the pilgrims while they are in Madinah,"
said Maftuh, referring to the Saudi Arabian city where pilgrims
across the world will stay before performing the ritual in Mecca.

Over 200,000 Indonesian haj pilgrims will stream into Saudi
Arabia, starting next week. --Antara