BALIKPAPAN - The Governor of North Kalimantan (Kaltara), Zainal A. Paliwang, released 484 Hajj Candidates (CJH) from Kaltara in 1447 Hijriah/2026 Masehi through the Balikpapan Embarkation.
The release ceremony took place at the Batakan Hajj Dormitory and was attended by a number of officials from the Provincial Government (Pemprov) of Kaltara and the Hajj Organizing Committee (PPIH) on Wednesday, May 5.
Based on the data of the Hajj organizer, as many as 484 pilgrims who were sent were from five regencies/cities in Kaltara. Nunukan Regency became the area with the largest number of pilgrims, namely 223 people, followed by Tarakan City 186 people, Bulungan Regency 63 people, Tana Tidung Regency 7 people, and Malinau Regency 2 people. Departure was also accompanied by five regional Hajj officers.
The Governor explained that the departure of CJH Kaltara was divided into two flight groups (clusters). Cluster 7 has entered the dormitory on Wednesday, May 5 and is scheduled to depart for Madinah on May 6.
"Meanwhile, Kloter 8 will enter the dormitory on May 6, 2026 and is scheduled to depart for Jeddah on May 7, 2026," said Zainal.
Governor Zainal asked all pilgrims to maintain their health during the haj pilgrimage in the Holy Land. In addition, he also reminded the pilgrims to maintain cohesiveness, discipline, and comply with all instructions from accompanying officers.
"Take care of your health, stay compact, follow the instructions of the officers, and carry out worship with piety," said Zainal.
The governor also handed over medicine and health equipment to Hajj officers as support for services for pilgrims from Kaltara.
Also present at the activity were the Head of the Kaltara DPRD, Head of the Kaltara Provincial Setdaprov People's Welfare Bureau, Governor's Expert Staff, Head of the Balikpapan Hajj Dormitory UPT, and the ranks of PPIH Kaltara.
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