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Summary

The 2025 Hajj cost structure has undergone significant changes due to the elimination of double visa fees, saving approximately Rp300 billion. The discovery of these redundant charges, confirmed by Commission 8, has led to a simpler and more transparent budgeting process for the pilgrimage. The average cost of Hajj for regular pilgrims in 2025 is set at around Rp89.4 million, a decrease from 2024. Despite the reduced cost, the government ensures that the quality of services for pilgrims will remain intact. Strict oversight will be implemented to prevent future misuse of funds in the Hajj program.

Takeaways

• 😀 The cost of Hajj is becoming more expensive due to several factors, including double visa fees.
• 😀 The head of Commission 8 of the Indonesian Parliament, Marwan Sopang, revealed that removing the double visa fee could reduce the cost of Hajj in 2025.
• 😀 The double visa fee issue was highlighted by the Hajj 2024 Special Committee and will be addressed by the Hajj 2025 Committee.
• 😀 The potential misuse of the double visa fee amounts to about IDR 300 billion, a significant amount, according to Commission 8.
• 😀 With this evidence, discussions on the Hajj costs for 2025 should be easier, as potential misallocated funds have been removed.
• 😀 The double visa fee, which was charged at 300 Saudi Riyals, was also included in the Masyair component, leading to the double budget issue.
• 😀 Marwan Sopang emphasized that if a double budget exists, law enforcement should take action against the perpetrators.
• 😀 Previous discussions on Hajj visa costs were complicated by the government's stance that visa costs were set by Saudi Arabia.
• 😀 Despite the reduction in costs, services for Hajj pilgrims in 2025 will not decline, as the government has committed to providing the best services.
• 😀 The average cost of Hajj for each regular pilgrim in 2025 is projected to be IDR 89.4 million, which is lower than the 2024 cost of IDR 93.4 million.

Q & A

What was identified as one of the reasons for the high cost of Hajj in Indonesia?

One of the reasons identified for the high cost of Hajj was the double-charging of the visa fee, which contributed to inflated overall costs.

How much potential financial loss was caused by the double visa fee?

The potential financial loss caused by the double visa fee was estimated at around IDR 300 billion, which is equivalent to about 300 million Saudi Riyals.

Who uncovered the issue of the double visa fee in the Hajj process?

The issue of the double visa fee was uncovered by the Indonesian Hajj Committee, which consists of the Hajj Task Force and Commission 8 of the Indonesian Parliament.

How will the removal of the double visa fee affect the Hajj cost in 2025?

The removal of the double visa fee is expected to reduce the overall cost of Hajj in 2025, making it more affordable for Indonesian pilgrims.

What was the estimated reduction in the cost of Hajj in 2025 compared to the previous year?

The cost of Hajj in 2025 is expected to be reduced to IDR 89.4 million, compared to IDR 93.4 million in 2024.

What are the two main components that make up the Hajj fee for 2025?

The two main components of the Hajj fee for 2025 are the pilgrimage travel cost (IDR 55.4 million) and the benefit value derived from optimizing the initial deposit funds (IDR 33.9 million).

What does the term 'value of benefits' in the Hajj fee refer to?

The 'value of benefits' refers to the allocation of funds obtained by optimizing the initial deposits made by the pilgrims, which contributes to lowering the total cost for the pilgrims.

How did the Indonesian government justify the previous high costs of visa fees?

Previously, the Indonesian government justified the high visa fees by stating that they were a requirement imposed by Saudi Arabia, even though this led to complications and higher costs for pilgrims.

What commitment did the Indonesian government make regarding Hajj services in 2025 despite the cost reduction?

The Indonesian government committed to maintaining the quality of services provided to the pilgrims in 2025, ensuring that the reduction in costs would not affect the level of service.

What steps will be taken to ensure there is no misuse of funds for Hajj in 2025?

There will be strict oversight by the Ministry of Religious Affairs and Commission 8 to ensure there is no misuse of funds during the implementation of Hajj in 2025.