Hajj deposit increase delay impacts BPKH fund management

Indonesia's Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) revealed that a projected increase of Rp5.65 trillion in managed funds might not materialize this year. This shortfall is attributed to the non-implementation of policies aimed at raising the initial deposit for prospective Hajj pilgrims.

Fadlul Imansyah, Head of the BPKH Executive Board, explained during a hearing with Commission VIII of the House of Representatives that the target for additional funds was initially projected from adjustments to the initial deposit for both regular and special Hajj pilgrims. The policy to increase the regular Hajj initial deposit from Rp25 million to Rp35 million, and the special Hajj initial deposit from US$4,000 to US$6,000, has not yet been put into effect.

In addition to the delayed deposit policy, the planned installment scheme for Hajj payment balances, which was intended to be managed directly by BPKH, has also not become operational. The agency faces dynamic macro-financial challenges, including potential repeat withdrawals of Hajj Travel Cost (BPIH) funds, such as the Rp7.8 trillion transfer in 2025.

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Kebijakan menaikkan setoran awal haji reguler dari Rp25 juta menjadi Rp35 juta, serta setoran awal haji khusus dari 4.000 dolar AS menjadi 6.000 dolar AS hingga kini belum diimplementasikan