Jakarta ( WNAM MONITORING) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has instructed six ministries and related agencies to accelerate the development of the Indonesian Hajj Village in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
The directive is outlined in Presidential Instruction (Inpres) Number 15 of 2025, signed by Prabowo on August 6, 2025, in Jakarta.
A copy of the instruction released by the Ministry of State Secretariat on Thursday stated that the policy aims to improve services for Indonesian Hajj and Umrah pilgrims by providing adequate and appropriate accommodation facilities in the Holy Land.
The order assigns the Minister of Finance, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Minister of Investment and Downstreaming, Head of the Danantara sovereign wealth fund, Head of the Hajj Financial Management Agency, and Head of the Hajj Organizing Agency to take strategic and coordinated steps in planning, implementing, and managing the program.
The instruction includes directives on fiscal support and financing schemes, such as funding mix, guarantees, and taxation in line with existing legislation.
Prabowo also called for stronger diplomacy with the Government of Saudi Arabia to address aspects of international law and development cooperation.
The directive further instructs relevant parties to secure investment partners, establish joint ventures, and explore other cooperation mechanisms to support funding and operations.
According to the instruction, financing for the Hajj Village can come from the Danantara sovereign wealth fund, the Hajj Financial Management Agency, partnerships with domestic or foreign parties, the State Budget (APBN), or other legitimate and non-binding sources in line with the law.
Prabowo asked all ministries and agencies involved to implement the instruction with full responsibility, work in synergy, and regularly report progress to the President.
The Indonesian Hajj Village is expected to serve as an integrated accommodation center that enhances the quality of services for Indonesian Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, while strengthening Indonesia’s position as the largest sender of Hajj pilgrims in the world.
