JAKARTA - Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dahnil Anzar Simanjuntak said there were six prospective Hajj officers who were sent home from education and training (diklat) at the Pondok Gede Hajj Dormitory because they were not honest about their health condition.
This was conveyed by the Deputy Minister of Hajj in a night appeal in front of more than 1,600 participants in the training of prospective Hajj Organizing Officers (PPIH) 1447 H/2026 M in Jakarta, Thursday evening.
"The report I received has already fallen. There are at least six people. Three of them are sick," said Wamenhaj as reported by ANTARA.
The main focus of the Minister of Health is the factor of dishonesty of participants from the beginning of the selection. Several participants are known to hide a history of serious diseases that are at risk of being contagious or burdening the team, such as tuberculosis (TB) and kidney disorders.
"From the beginning, he was dishonest in stating that he had a disease. For example, tuberculosis or kidney, which could actually harm his friends. Diseases like tuberculosis are contagious, so we decided to repatriate and revoke his rights," said Wamenhaj.
The decision confirms that being a haj official is not just an opportunity to worship for free, but a heavy duty that requires excellent physical condition or meeting health requirements (istitha'ah).
Hajj officials must be ready to work under the pressure of extreme weather and physical exhaustion while serving elderly pilgrims. If the officer himself is sick, then the service to the pilgrims is sure to be disrupted.
The Minister of Religion also reminded the remaining participants to maintain their health until the end of the training on January 30. He emphasized the "one family" philosophy of mutual care, which means that there should be no one officer who is a source of danger for other officers.
"We want everyone to stay healthy and fit to ensure that in April and May we can serve well," said Wamenhaj.
Health standards and honesty are a death penalty for prospective haj pilgrims. This firmness is a signal that the Ministry of Religion will not tolerate physical unpreparedness covered by manipulation of health data.
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