Indonesian National Police: Future Hajj Challenges Involve Education and Technology, Not Just Service
The Indonesian National Police (Polri) assesses that the challenges of Hajj administration in the future will no longer be limited to aspects of service and pilgrim management, but will also encompass the strengthening of public education, increased compliance with regulations, the optimisation of technology, and cross-agency coordination.
“This also includes strengthening coordination between agencies to anticipate various dynamics that may arise in future Hajj operations,” stated the Head of Polri’s Public Relations Division, Inspector General Johnny Eddizon Isir, in a statement on Tuesday (2/6/2026).
According to Isir, the complexity of Hajj administration, which involves millions of pilgrims from various countries, demands a protection system that is increasingly robust, adaptive, and integrated. “Therefore, strengthening Hajj governance, adaptive supervision, public education, and closer cooperation between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia are strategic steps that must continue to be reinforced,” he said.
Consequently, a thorough evaluation is considered essential capital for improving the quality of service, security, and protection for Indonesian pilgrims in the following Hajj season. Through comprehensive evaluation and strengthened coordination between Indonesia and Saudi Arabia, it is hoped that the quality of service, security, and protection for Indonesian pilgrims can be continuously improved in the future.
These statements were made following a meeting between the Deputy Chief of the Indonesian National Police, Commissioner General Pol Dedi Prasetyo, and officials from the Presidency of State Security (PSS) of Saudi Arabia at King Abdul Aziz International Airport, Jeddah, on Monday (1/6/2026). During the meeting, both parties agreed to strengthen communication and cooperation to support security, the protection of citizens, the exchange of experience, and the improvement of the quality of Hajj services.
This step is expected to strengthen the protection of Indonesian pilgrims from the departure process, during their worship in the Holy Land, until their return to the homeland. “Polri reaffirms its commitment to continue supporting government policies in improving the quality of Hajj administration, strengthening the protection of citizens, and building constructive cooperation with various parties to achieve even better Hajj services for the Indonesian people,” he concluded.