Legislature please be more integrated Hajj management, will be closely monitored

Jakarta – Deputy Chairman of the House of Representatives Commission VIII, Singgih Janratmoko, assessed that the policy of changing the Hajj Organizing Agency (BPH) to the Hajj and Umrah ministry was a transformative step. Singgih asked that the existence of the Hajj and Umrah ministry be able to accelerate the Hajj and Umrah services. “The institutional change of BPH to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is not just a change in nomenclature. It is a big jump in our efforts to perform fundamental structural reforms,” ​​Singgih told reporters on Wednesday (10/9/2025). “With the status of the ministry, the authority of the pilgrimage and Umrah will have a stronger position, a clearer budget and a more solid coordination with other ministries/institutions,” he continued. Browse to continue with Singgih content, believe that the Hajj and Umrah ministry can be improved in the implementation of Hajj and Umrah. Strengthening regulations to protect the pilgrims. “We hope that with the status of the ministry, the whole process of organizing the pilgrimage and Umrah will be better integrated. From registration, coaching, departure, to services in the Holy country,” he said. “The goal is only one, namely the sovereignty and ease of Indonesian pilgrims. We in commission VIII of the Indonesian parliament will continue to perform strict but constructive supervision functions to ensure that the noble purpose of this law can be realized,” he added. Previously, President Prabowo Subianto determined the HAJJ Organization Agency (BP) to be a service level. Prabowo also installed Mochamad Irfan Yusuf (Gus Irfan) as Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak as Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah. The inauguration was held in the State Palace, Jakarta, on Monday (8/9). The inauguration was held in collaboration with other ministers. It is known that the government and parliament approved the institution of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. “In accordance with the discussion by Parliament, related to the Draft Hajj Act, the government and Mr. President signed the founding of the Hajj and Umrah Ministry,” Minister of State Minister Hadi Prasetyo said before the minister’s inauguration was held. (AMW/WNV)