The conflict between the PKB and PBNU escalates following the establishment of the Special Committee for Haj by the DPR. Nahdlatul Ulama feels the DPR is targeting the Religious Affairs Minister, the younger brother of the PBNU General Chair.

The police arrested three executives of Naila Syafaah Wisata Mandiri who were involved in an umrah minor pilgrimage scam. There are indications of money laundering.

Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas explains to Tempo the initiatives his ministry has taken with regard to rampant sexual violence in pesantrens (Islamic boarding schools), resumption of umrah (minor pilgrimage) and haj pilgrimages, as well as the formulation of presidential regulation on houses of worship.

Herry Wirawan is suspected of committing sexual violence and exploiting more than a dozen female students, some of whom have given birth. There are suspicions his family was involved.