Overview

Director and owner of ⁢PT Zahra Oto Mandiri (uhud Tour), Ustaz Khalid Zeed Abdullah Basalamah,⁤ appeared before the KPK at the Red and ⁤White Building in Jakarta on tuesday, September 9, 2025. He was questioned as a witness in ⁢the alleged corruption case surrounding the‍ allocation of Hajj quotas.

Ustaz Khalid was examined for nearly eight hours, from 11:04 WIB to 18:48 WIB.

Claim of Victimhood

Ustaz Khalid stated that⁣ he and his congregation were, in ⁢fact, victims of alleged irregularities involving PT ⁢Muhibbah, ⁢owned by Ibn Mas’ud.He clarified his position, ⁣stating, “I am a congregation at PT Muhibbah, Ibn Mas’ud.So, our position is actually the⁢ victim of PT Muhibbah owned by Ibn Mas’ud.”

He explained that he initially intended to travel for the Hajj ‍ under the Hajj Furoda category, a privately organized pilgrimage package.

The Offer from Ibn Mas’ud

According to Ustaz Khalid, Ibn Mas’ud of PT Muhibbah approached him while preparing for the Hajj Furoda pilgrimage. Ibn Mas’ud offered to facilitate the journey using a special⁤ quota visa purportedly issued ⁣by the Ministry of religion.

“We have departed every year with Furoda. Only when we have paid furoda, we⁣ will leave, are ready. the congregation is also ready. Well, Ibnu Mas’ud from PT Muhibbah came offering to use this visa (special ⁣quota) by saying it ⁣was ⁣an official‍ visa,” Ustaz Khalid explained.

Understanding Hajj Quotas and Furoda

What is Hajj Furoda?

Hajj Furoda ⁢refers to a pilgrimage package organized by private travel agencies. These packages ⁤frequently enough ‍offer more versatility and amenities than government-sponsored options, but typically come at a higher cost. The allocation ⁢of Hajj quotas to these agencies is a complex process overseen by the Ministry of Religion.

The Significance of Quota Allocation

The demand for Hajj pilgrimage far exceeds ⁢the ⁣quotas allocated to Indonesia by the Saudi Arabian government. This creates a highly competitive market,and allegations of corruption in the quota allocation process are serious. Improper allocation can lead to inflated prices, delays, and ultimately, prevent eligible pilgrims from fulfilling their religious obligation.

The KPK Investigation

The ⁢ KPK is investigating allegations of corruption related to the allocation of Hajj