Hajj Committee Calls 60% Benefit Value Cost Proposal a 'Time Bomb'

Indonesia's Ministry of Religious Affairs has proposed a Hajj operational cost of 107,340,172.02 Indonesian Rupiah for the 1448 Hijri year (2027 Gregorian). This figure represents a significant increase from previous years, sparking concern among religious organizations.

The proposed cost structure includes a contentious element: 60% of the total fee would be covered by the "manfaat" or benefit value. This approach has drawn sharp criticism from the National Hajj Committee (Komnas Haji), which views it as a potential "time bomb."

Komnas Haji argues that relying on the benefit value to subsidize such a large portion of the Hajj cost is unsustainable and could lead to financial instability. The committee fears this model could create future burdens for pilgrims or the Hajj fund itself.

While the ministry has not detailed the exact mechanism of the "manfaat" funding, the proposal suggests a significant shift in how Hajj costs are managed. The committee's strong reaction indicates a deep-seated concern over the long-term financial implications and fairness of the proposed Hajj fee structure.

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The proposal for 60 percent of the Hajj cost to be covered by the benefit value is a time bomb.