Key Takeaways
- All Hajj Ministry staff to undergo corruption screening by Attorney General’s Office and KPK.
- Asset and personnel transfers from Religious Affairs and Health Ministries underway.
- Regional offices targeted for October operational launch.
JAKARTA — Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Azhar Simanjuntak has announced comprehensive integrity verification for all personnel joining the newly established ministry, requiring clearance from the Attorney General’s Office and Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK).
The stringent measures accompany a major reorganization that will transfer Hajj-related assets and staff from multiple government departments.
Speaking during a coordination meeting in Batam on Friday, Simanjuntak emphasized that the policy aims to ensure all ministry personnel remain free from corruption allegations.
The reorganization follows upcoming revisions to Indonesia’s Hajj Law and includes transferring Hajj dormitories, offices, and administrative staff from the Religious Affairs and Health Ministries.
A joint Task Force with the Religious Affairs Ministry will oversee the transition, with regional offices in Riau Islands targeted for October operational status.
Simultaneously, preparations for the 2026 Hajj season are advancing, including pilgrim registration, catering arrangements, and health protocol coordination.
The ministry continues negotiations for the proposed Hajj Village development, managed by Danantara, though Simanjuntak acknowledged the multi-stakeholder process requires additional time.
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