Commission VIII Asks for Evaluation of 2027 Hajj Costs

Selly Andriany Gantina, a member of Commission VIII of the Indonesian House of Representatives, has called for a thorough evaluation of the components making up the 2027 Hajj Pilgrimage Cost (BPIH). She emphasized that the assessment should ensure future BPIH determinations are not solely driven by the need to cover operational expenses but also prioritize efficiency, transparency, the sustainability of Hajj funds, and the financial capacity of the pilgrims.

"Our principle in Commission VIII is clear: do not increase costs before ensuring there is no more room for waste. Efficiency first, transparency first, then discuss increases because the Hajj pilgrimage is a public service and a mandate for managing a very large amount of umat funds," Gantina stated. She believes that a detailed review of various cost components is essential.

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Our principle in Commission VIII is clear: do not increase costs before ensuring there is no more room for waste. Efficiency first, transparency first, then discuss increases because the Hajj pilgrimage is a public service and a mandate for managing a very large amount of umat funds.

This evaluation should encompass accommodation in Mecca and Medina, consumption, land transportation, flights, Masyair services in Arafah-Muzdalifah-Mina, and other operational and supporting costs. Gantina also stressed the importance of transparency in contracts with service providers. Furthermore, the government should compare the prices paid by Indonesia with the services received by pilgrims, ensuring there are no mark-ups, inefficient costs, suboptimal contracts, or expenditures not directly linked to improved service quality.

Previously, during a joint working meeting with Commission VIII on Wednesday (August 19), the Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochammad Irfan Yusuf, announced the government's proposal for the average BPIH in 2027 to be Rp107,340,172.02 per pilgrim. This proposed cost comprises pilgrim contributions (Bipih) and the utilization of funds managed by the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) from previous Hajj seasons. For 2027, pilgrims would be expected to pay a contribution of Rp42,936,068.81, with the remaining Rp64,404,103.21 covered by BPKH funds.

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The government proposes an average BPIH for 2027 of Rp107,340,172.02 per pilgrim.