RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta – A lawmaker from the House of Representatives’ Commission VIII, Maman Imanul Haq, has urged the government to reassess the proposed “Hajj ticket war” system, warning that it could create injustice and disrupt the existing queue mechanism.

Maman argued that an access-speed-based system would disadvantage prospective pilgrims who have been on the waiting list for years. He stressed that the Hajj policy should uphold fairness rather than rely on technology-driven competition.

“It’s unfair to prospective pilgrims who have been waiting for over a decade. They were scheduled to depart in two or three years, but are now being pushed aside because of this system,” Maman said in a press statement in Jakarta on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

He also highlighted the risk of access disparities due to uneven internet infrastructure, particularly for communities in remote areas. “The Hajj is a constitutional right of Indonesian citizens, and its fulfillment must be guaranteed based on equity,” he added.

Maman suggested that the government focus on substantive measures, such as strengthening quota diplomacy with Saudi Arabia and improving Hajj management governance. “This ‘ticket war’ system risks creating new injustices. The government should prioritize long-term solutions and transparency in waiting list data to avoid public concern,” he said.

Meanwhile, National Hajj Commission (Komnas Haji) Chairman Mustolih Siradj noted that the “ticket war” system is not as simple as purchasing concert tickets. He warned that millions of users accessing the system simultaneously could overwhelm the infrastructure if not properly anticipated.

“The term ‘ticket war’ means first-come, first-served. This requires a reliable IT system since the number of users could reach millions at once,” Mustolih told Pro 3 RRI on Saturday, April 11.

He pointed to past disruptions in the digital Hajj system during registration and fee payment, adding that uneven internet connectivity could further widen disparities. “We’re concerned it will only benefit pilgrims in major cities,” he said.

Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dahnil Azhar Simanjuntak, clarified that the “Hajj ticket war” remains a proposal based on President Prabowo Subianto’s directive to eliminate waiting lines. “This is one of the initiatives we are currently formulating,” he said.

Dahnil emphasized that the scheme has not become official policy for 2026. He explained that the government is still exploring strategies to address waiting list issues, while reiterating that the “ticket war” concept is only under discussion. (Gusti Panji/Lasti Martina)