Former Minister Muhadjir Effendy Testifies in Hajj Quota Corruption Trial
Former Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Muhadjir Effendy, testified as a witness in a corruption trial related to the allocation of Hajj (Mecca pilgrimage) quotas. The trial involves individuals accused of illicit trading and brokering of pilgrimage slots. This case highlights concerns regarding transparency and fairness in religious public services in Indonesia.
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