Indonesian House of Representatives Strengthens Oversight on Hajj Pilgrimage Services
The Indonesian House of Representatives' Hajj Oversight Team is intensifying scrutiny over accommodation standards and catering quality for pilgrims, while also cracking down on non-procedural Hajj visa holders.
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