Jakarta (ANTARA) – Indonesian Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mochamad Irfan Yusuf, emphasized that Indonesia's operational preparations for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage are on track, with progress nearing 100 percent.”We are continuing to finalize our operational readiness. Our primary focus is ensuring the safety and security of pilgrims through comprehensive mitigation measures,” he said in a statement received in Jakarta on Saturday.The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is committed to ensuring that this year's pilgrimage reflects smooth, transparent, and clean public service, also free from any form of irregularities.Minister Yusuf highlighted that East Java, the province with the largest pilgrim quota in Indonesia, serves as a strategic barometer for the success of national Hajj operations.Addressing the management of Hajj funds—which total approximately Rp18 trillion (around US$1 billion)—he underscored the importance of accountability in every budgetary process.To ensure transparency, the ministry has involved professional oversight from the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK), the Attorney General’s Office, and the National Police (Polri) to monitor procurement and financial governance.These measures follow directives from President Prabowo Subianto to provide a transparent Hajj service centered on pilgrim satisfaction.The ministry previously issued the 2026 Hajj plan: pilgrims will start entering Hajj dormitories on April 21, with the first wave departing on April 22 and the second wave on May 7. Returning pilgrims are scheduled to arrive home between June 1 and July 1, 2026.