JAKARTA - The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Kemenhaj) has ensured that pilgrims affected by the bus accident in Medina involving Surabaya (SUB 02) and Jakarta (JKS 01) pilgrims have received medical treatment and assistance from officers.
"Kemenhaj ensures that the affected pilgrims have received medical treatment and assistance from officers," said Head of the Kemenhaj Public Relations Bureau, Moh. Hasan Afandi, as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, April 29.
Based on the chronology received, he continued, the SUB 02 bus which was speeding hit the hull of the JKS 01 bus on April 28, 2026 at 10.30 Saudi Arabian Time (WAS) in Jabal Magnet.
In the incident, seven JKS-01 Hajj participants, two members of the SUB-02 congregation, and one Hajj Guidance Group (KBIH) manager suffered minor injuries.
At this time, one person on behalf of Sri Sugi Hartini (60) is still undergoing treatment at Al Hayyat Madinah Hospital. The Ministry of Religion ensures that all affected pilgrims have received medical treatment and assistance.
The Ministry of Religion said it had facilitated prospective pilgrims to visit places of worship in Medina, including the Qiblatain Mosque, Quba Mosque, and Jabal Uhud.
The Ministry of Religion asked KBIH to actively coordinate with official officers and comply with all appeals and provisions that apply for the sake of the interests and safety of the congregation.
"Not offering tourist packages that have nothing to do with pilgrims and not collecting additional fees from pilgrims for any reason," said Hasan.
If violations are still found, he said, especially those who ignore the safety of worshipers, the Ministry of Religion threatens to revoke the operational permit of the KBIH concerned.
"The safety, order, and comfort of the pilgrims are the top priority that cannot be negotiated. We also appeal to all pilgrims to maintain their health, bring enough goods, follow the instructions of the officers, and maintain their focus in worship," said Hasan.
Previously, the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) through the Indonesian Consulate General (KJRI) Jeddah was handling the case of a traffic accident experienced by Indonesian prospective pilgrims.
Director of Indonesian Citizen Protection (PWNI) at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Heni Hamidah, stated to the media on Wednesday (29) that the accident involved a Kloter SUB-2 bus and a Kloter JKS-1 bus on their way back from a city tour activity in Jabal Magnet.
"The KJRI Jeddah, said Heni, continues to monitor the condition of the victims and coordinates with local authorities, travel organizers, and related parties to ensure that all pilgrims receive the necessary treatment and assistance," he said.
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