President Will Take Strict Action On Banks Who Ignore Hajj Services, Just Look For Profits

Officers help serve prospective pilgrims at the Hajj Embarkation in Padang City, West Sumatra (West Sumatra). (ANTARA/Muhammad Zulfikar)

JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Religion (Wamenag) of the Republic of Indonesia, Father HR Muhammad Syafi'i, said President Prabowo Subianto would take firm action against every bank that manages hajj finance funds if it was only seeking profit.

"I give a warning, if you are only looking for profit and services are neglected, the President will definitely take very firm action," he said in Padang, Saturday night (2/11).

He said this at the launch of the latest application of the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) Apps in Padang City, West Sumatra Province (West Sumatra).

Muhammad Syafi'i, who is often called Romo, emphasized that every bank has a role in managing Hajj payments, is obliged to prioritize the best service to the community.

"So, whatever sharia bank plans for Hajj deposit recipients, please benefit but with one limit, namely being directed to improve Hajj services," he said, quoted by Antara.

On that occasion, he considered, the ecosystem being built by the Hajj Financial Management Agency (BPKH) together with other Hajj deposit recipient institutions is something that is beneficial for the community, especially prospective hajj.

Therefore, the budget managed in large quantities should be in line with or in line with optimal Hajj services. The Ministry of Religion warned that the management of hajj funds should not deviate from its original goals.

BPKH Executive Board member Harry Alexander said the agency was committed to improving Hajj services, one of which was through the launch of the BPKH Apps application.

"We want to ensure that every process of preparation and management of Hajj finances becomes more accessible, transparent, and trustworthy," he said.

With this application, each congregation can access information about the value of the virtual account benefits, make initial deposit payments and register for Hajj more easily and get the latest information regarding the management of hajj funds carried out by BPKH with sharia principles, accountability, caution and professionalism.