House Urges Fair, Sustainable Financing in 2027 Hajj Cost Talks

RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Commission VIII of the House of Representatives (DPR) has stressed that discussions on the 2027 Hajj Pilgrimage Costs (BPIH) must prioritize fairness and sustainability, not merely the amount paid by pilgrims. Lawmakers said every financing component should be scrutinized before a decision is made.

Commission VIII lawmaker Selly Andriany Gantina urged the working committee (Panja) on the 2027 BPIH to deliver a fair scheme for both departing and prospective pilgrims. “In the upcoming discussion, we must not misjudge Commission VIII’s BPIH proposal,” Selly said in Jakarta on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, as quoted by Antara.

Her remarks followed the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s proposal setting the 2027 BPIH at IDR 107.34 million per person. Under the plan, pilgrims would pay about 40 percent, or IDR 42.8 million, while the remainder would be covered by the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH).

Selly argued that the scheme requires deeper analysis, particularly the use of Hajj fund benefits, which now account for a larger share than in previous years. She emphasized that the benefits should serve all prospective pilgrims, not only those departing.

“The benefit value should be used for pilgrims on the waiting list, not for those about to depart. However, why is it currently being used more for departing pilgrims?” she said.

She called on the working committee to thoroughly review the financing structure, including implementation costs, the use of BPKH benefits, and the long‑term sustainability of Hajj funds.

Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak, explained that the proposed IDR 107.34 million cost reflects rising expenses for aviation fuel, airfare, accommodations, transportation, and services provided by the Saudi government.

He said the government does not want to burden pilgrims amid global economic uncertainty. Hence, the proposed financing composition of 40 percent borne by pilgrims and 60 percent from BPKH benefits. Previously, pilgrims paid about 62 percent, with 38 percent covered by fund benefits.

Dahnil added that the scheme is feasible, supported by unused funds from the canceled 2020 and 2021 pilgrimages and limited implementation in 2022.

Commission VIII working committee will continue discussions with the government before determining the final cost of organizing the 1448 Hijri/2027 Hajj pilgrimage. The talks will also include an evaluation of the 2026 Hajj to improve services for the following year. ***