Indonesian Government
The Indonesian government is taking mitigation steps to protect Umrah pilgrims in Saudi Arabia following airspace closures in several Middle Eastern countries due to heightened security tensions. The Hajj Affairs Office in Jeddah has formed special teams to assist affected pilgrims with flight schedule changes. Conditions in Saudi Arabia remain safe despite limited flights.
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The Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) has opened a quota of 1.35 million Free Halal Certificates (SEHATI) for 2026 for micro and small business operators (UMK) across Indonesia. This facilitation is provided through a self-declare scheme with mentoring to enhance the competitiveness of their halal products. BPJPH Head Ahmad Haikal Hasan stated that this initiative is a government affirmation to strengthen the UMK sector, which is vital to the national economy.