Indonesian DPR Team Departs for Saudi Arabia to Oversee Hajj Services

The Indonesian House of Representatives (DPR) is taking its oversight role for the Hajj pilgrimage very seriously this year. As the first contingent of the Hajj Oversight Team (Timwas Haji) departs for the Holy Land, their mandate is clear: to ensure the comfort and well-being of Indonesian pilgrims.

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We check everything. Including the commitment from the ministries involved (in organizing the Hajj pilgrimage) during the Panja, that the placement of accommodation has a certain number of rooms, and the distance of the hotels in Madinah is also known.

Led by Deputy Speaker Cucun Ahmad Samsurijal, the team's focus extends beyond mere observation. They intend to meticulously check the commitments made by ministries regarding accommodation, such as room capacity and hotel proximity in Madinah. This hands-on approach reflects a deep-seated Indonesian concern for the welfare of its citizens undertaking the sacred journey.

A particularly critical aspect of their mission is the provision of services for pilgrims who fall ill. Reports of pilgrims being left behind due to sickness are being taken seriously. The team will investigate the mechanisms for ensuring these individuals receive necessary care, whether through ambulance services or by facilitating their travel with later contingents. The goal is to ensure no pilgrim is left behind and that all can complete their Hajj rituals with dignity, regardless of their health status.

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We will check how many need to be sent under the ambulance scheme, or whether they can indeed be sent with the next contingent. That is what we must ensure before all these pilgrims are successfully sent to Mecca.

This proactive stance by the DPR underscores the immense importance placed on the Hajj pilgrimage within Indonesia. It's not just a religious obligation but a national undertaking where the government feels a profound responsibility to its people. The oversight team's work is a testament to this commitment, aiming to provide a seamless and spiritually fulfilling experience for every Indonesian Hajj pilgrim.

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We will ensure what the mechanism for their transport to Mecca will be. Whether it will use an ambulance, or for example, for those who have recovered a bit, they will be grouped with the last departure group heading to Mecca.