Politics · Indonesia · 9 hrs ago
Indonesia Seeks Stronger Role for Hajj Fund Manager in Law Revision
Indonesia’s Hajj Ministry wants to strengthen the Hajj fund manager’s role in a planned revision of the law on managing Hajj finances.
The government also wants Hajj funds used only for Hajj purposes, under a principle that keeps the money restricted to that use.
The proposal concerns the Hajj Financial Management Agency, known as BPKH, which manages money for people going on pilgrimage and those waiting to go.
The Hajj minister says diversifying investments could reduce risk and increase benefits for pilgrims.
BPKH said it managed Rp 185.73 trillion as of September 2026, and must balance current costs with benefits for future pilgrims.
The government has sent a letter to parliament, and discussions on the law revision, including BPKH’s role, are continuing.
Indonesia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is pushing to strengthen the Hajj Fund Management Agency’s role in a revision of the law governing Hajj finances.
The government says Hajj funds should be restricted to Hajj-related purposes.
Minister Mochamad Irfan Yusuf said investment diversification could reduce risk and increase benefits for pilgrims.
The proposed changes are being discussed by the government and parliament.
The agency reported that it managed Rp 185.73 trillion in funds as of September 2026.
- Who
- Indonesia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Hajj Fund Management Agency (BPKH).
- What
- The ministry wants a stronger role for BPKH in a revision of the Hajj finance law and says Hajj funds should be reserved for Hajj.
- When
- The comments were made on 16 October 2026.
- Where
- At the 8th International Hajj Fund Forum in Jakarta.
- Why
- The government says the changes could improve fund management, reduce investment risk and provide greater benefits for pilgrims.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The government sent a presidential letter to parliament to continue the legislative process on the Hajj finance law revision.
The government and parliament were still discussing the direction of the proposed changes.
At the forum in Jakarta, Minister Mochamad Irfan Yusuf called for a stronger BPKH role and Hajj funds to remain dedicated to Hajj.
- Managed funds
- Rp 185.73 trillion as of September 2026
- Forum
- 8th International Hajj Fund Forum
- Location
- Jakarta
- Minister
- Mochamad Irfan Yusuf
- Agency
- Badan Pengelola Keuangan Haji (BPKH)
What people are saying
Our hope is more to strengthen BPKH’s role, while also ensuring that the funds become a restricted fund, meaning Hajj funds are for Hajj and do not go outside Hajj.
God willing, this can strengthen us so we can manage Hajj finances more optimally, and provide more optimal benefits for pilgrims, both those waiting and those departing.