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Why Indonesian Govt Wants to Raise 2027 Hajj Cost to Rp107mn

Hajj and Umrah Minister Mochamad Irfan Yusuf proposed an average Hajj cost of Rp107.3 million per pilgrim for the 2027 season.

  • Indonesian government plans to raise 2027 Hajj cost to Rp107mn per pilgrim.
  • BPIH split into 40% pilgrim payment, 60% from previous season's investment returns.
  • Increase due to rising aviation fuel prices and weakening rupiah.

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Minority Calls GoldBod To Answer For GH¢22bn Gold Sales Loss

The Minority in Parliament has challenged the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to account for an alleged GH¢22 billion loss incurred in 2025 through the domestic gold purchasing programme Read More...

  • Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) faces GH¢22bn loss in 2025.
  • Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin demands answers.
  • Loss attributed to fees, discounts, exchange rate fluctuations.
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