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Archipelago 1 year 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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House urges next government to find ‘better’ religious affairs minister
The House of Representatives’ special committee to inquire into the government’s management and organization of this year’s haj has concluded its month-long investigation and come up with several recommendations, including that the next government find a better religious affairs minister.
Opinion 1 year ago
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Analysis: Muhaimin goes full throttle against NU leader Yahya
As the House of Representatives ends its term, its special committee is out to conclude an investigation into alleged haj quota misallocation involving the Religious Affairs Ministry. Considering that such misallocation appears to happen almost every year and go unresolved, the House’s all-out efforts to uncover the irregularities this time around may be fraught with political motives.
Middle East and Africa 2 years ago
'People suddenly collapse and die': Pilgrims recount haj heat horrors
Egypt accounts for more than half of this year's haj fatalities -- 658 out of more than 1,000 reported as of Friday by around 10 countries stretching from Senegal to Indonesia, according to an AFP tally.
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