On "War Ticket", Commission VIII Chairman: Don't Let There Be a Perception That the Poor Are Banned from Hajj
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The Chairman of Commission VIII of the Indonesian DPR, Marwan Dasopang, is concerned about the discourse on implementing a “war ticket” scheme in the organisation of the Hajj pilgrimage, as it could trigger social jealousy in society.
According to Marwan, the scheme has the potential to provide greater benefits to those with financial capability, thereby narrowing access for other prospective pilgrims.
“Well, sociological studies are also important, for example, if it’s a war ticket, then who will be hunting? The ones hunting tickets are the rich people, right? So the rich shouldn’t be unrestricted either. If given free rein, then people won’t go on Hajj. There will be jealousy too,” said Marwan when met at the DPR RI Building, Friday (10/4/2026).
According to him, as long as it remains at the discussion stage, the idea is valid to be discussed.
However, Marwan reminded that if the discourse is to become policy, the government must consider several important aspects, from legality, historical, to sociological.
He also mentioned the existence of Law No. 14 of 2025 which regulates the Hajj registration mechanism, not a ticket-hunting system.
“It states registering, not hunting tickets. Similarly, with this Law, Law 8 of 2019, it’s the same. Still registering,” he said.
Even, such a policy could create the impression that the less fortunate do not have equal opportunities.
“Don’t let there be an announcement that the poor are banned from Hajj, that’s how it will be,” he concluded.
The statement was delivered at the Opening of the National Consolidation Meeting for the Organisation of Hajj Worship 1447 H/2026 AD, at the Tangerang Hajj Hostel, Wednesday (8/4/2026).
The Hajj queue is seen as a result of the increasing number of registrants each year and the limitation of departure quotas.
The government is beginning to review the existing system to find more effective solutions.