Indonesian Hajj Oversight Team Praises Government Services, Cites 'Five-Star' Quality

A parliamentary oversight team monitoring the Hajj pilgrimage has lauded the services provided by the Indonesian government to pilgrims in both Medina and Mecca. The team's assessment highlights a significant improvement in the overall experience for Indonesian Hajj attendees.

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There are side dishes of meat, chicken, what is this, milk, and so on, everything is available.

Bambang Haryo Soekartono, a member of the oversight team and a politician from the Gerindra Party, characterized the pilgrimage services this year as akin to a "five-star hotel." This positive evaluation stems from his visit to the Indonesian Hajj congregation camp in Mina, Zones 1-4, on Thursday evening. During his visit, he directly inquired about the services being offered to pilgrims at the camp.

According to Soekartono, the majority of pilgrims he spoke with reported abundant food provisions, including meat, chicken, and milk. He observed digital displays indicating the daily meal plans, confirming meticulous planning. Beyond sustenance, the team found toilet and bathroom facilities to be adequate, addressing previous complaints by noting that while queues might form during peak times, the overall number and functionality were sufficient.

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The bathrooms that were complained about turned out, after we checked, the number was also sufficient.

Regarding health services, the team reported that facilities and medication were ample, supported by sufficient medical personnel. This enhanced healthcare provision, Soekartono noted, has demonstrably reduced the number of pilgrim deaths. As of Thursday, 65 pilgrims had died, a significant decrease from the 150 deaths recorded the previous year. "This means the Hajj management is much better," he stated, underscoring the effectiveness of the current arrangements.

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This means the Hajj management is much better.