Receiving Greeting from Gus Yaqut, Gus Ipul: Thank You

Jakarta – Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf, known as Gus Ipul, responded to the greeting extended by former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas (Gus Yaqut). The greeting was conveyed by Gus Yaqut after he was summoned by the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) for the extension of his detention status in the alleged corruption case regarding the 2023-2024 Hajj quota. Gus Ipul stated that he thanks Gus Yaqut for the greeting. “Thank you. Please convey my thanks for the greeting,” said Gus Ipul. Gus Ipul then did not comment further on Gus Yaqut’s greeting. “Thank you, thank you,” he said. It was previously reported that former Minister of Religious Affairs Yaqut Cholil Qoumas, or Gus Yaqut, was again summoned by the KPK on Friday, 8 May 2026. The summoning of Gus Yaqut was for extending the detention period for the next phase. “This second detention extension is for the next 30 days. This extension is needed because the investigation is still ongoing; the investigators are continuing to examine several witnesses,” said KPK spokesperson Budi Prasetyo when confirmed by reporters. Meanwhile, based on observations, Gus Yaqut left the KPK building around 10:36 WIB wearing an orange vest. Before entering the detention vehicle, Gus Ipul said nothing about today’s summoning. Instead, he passed on greetings to Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf, or Gus Ipul. “Nothing (to say). Greetings to Gus Ipul,” said Gus Yaqut briefly to the media. It is known that on the same day, Gus Ipul was holding an audience with the KPK. His visit was to consult and report developments related to the procurement of goods and services at the Ministry of Social Affairs. The Minister’s arrival was also to seek input and criticism. This is because the procurement to be carried out by the Ministry of Social Affairs will take place in 2026.