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Government allocates Rp 1.77 trillion from APBN reserves for 2026 Hajj flight costs
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Indonesia's government has allocated an additional Rp 1.77 trillion from APBN reserves to cover 2026 Hajj flight costs amid rising avtur prices. This enables a Rp 2 million reduction in Hajj fees per pilgrim for around 220,000 participants. Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa said the funds come from prior-year budget efficiencies.
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