Proposed Hajj Cost Hike, Pilgrims' Share Actually Lighter

The government is proposing a Hajj Pilgrimage Cost (BPIH) for 1448 H/2027 M of Rp 107.34 million per pilgrim, up from Rp 87.4 million this year. But Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak insists the increase won't burden pilgrims because of a shift in the financing mix. Under the new scheme, pilgrims only pay the Hajj Travel Cost (Bipih) at 40 percent of total BPIH, or around Rp 42.8 million. The remaining 60 percent, roughly Rp 64.2 million, is covered by the benefit value managed by the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH). Previously, the Bipih portion was 62 percent. This optimization of the benefit value is possible thanks to accumulated funds during the suspension of departures in 2020-2021 and limited departures in 2022. The proposal is still to be discussed with the House of Representatives and isn't final yet. https://kabarbaik.co/usulkan-kenaikan-biaya-haji-naik-tahun-depan-wamenhaj-pastikan-tidak-menambah-beban-finansial-jemaah/