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Magnitude of the House relented Problem ONH

Liputan6.com, Jakarta: Discussion on the cost scale pilgrimage is still a lot to offer despite the midpoint of the Parliament. In a consultation meeting with the Minister of Religious Suryadharma Ali, Friday (16 / 7), the House no longer urges the Ministry of Religious Affairs to reduce indirect costs. Parliament will memfoskuskan to suppress discussion of the direct cost components such as accommodation costs congregation.

The government wants lodging expenses for 3000 increased by 500 real or real than the previous year. Conversely, the Parliament requested accommodation costs remain at 2500 rates. Because there is no meeting point, the Parliament asked the Ministry of Religious Affairs to find the best solution in order not to burden the prospective pilgrims.

Optimization of funds or interest from the initial deposit pilgrims will be used, so the cost of the pilgrimage could decline significantly. The hope at least the cost of the pilgrimage can be dropped more than USD 1 million. Moreover, dollar exchange rate is not as high as last year. Parliament hopes Monday of next week could cost the implementation of the pilgrimage has been determined. (ADO)