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Society 9 months ago
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Visa problems, management woes loom over haj handling
Just as this year’s haj season is set to enter its peak, concerns have emerged among Indonesian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia and people back home of mismanagement following reports of illegal pilgrimage attempts, visa cancellations and lodging issues.
Archipelago 10 months ago
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Authorities warn of respiratory infections, extreme heat during haj
As of Sunday, at least 28 Indonesian pilgrims had died in Saudi Arabia—slightly higher than the number of fatalities recorded during the same period last year. The leading cause of death was heart-related conditions, followed by systemic infections linked to weakened immune systems.
Society 1 year ago
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Government, lawmakers agree to lower haj costs
The government has agreed with lawmakers to lower the haj costs for this year by around Rp 4 million (US$248) in total, in a move Religious Affairs Minister Nasaruddin Umar said reflected President Prabowo Subianto’s eagerness to reduce the pilgrims’ financial burden.
Society 1 year ago
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Government promises to lower haj prices in 2025
After several issues that riddled this year's haj program, including uneven quota allocation and subpar facilities, the religious affairs minister has promised to reduce prices for the 2025 program without compromising on service quality.
