Jakarta, May 31 -- The Indonesian Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) has assured the public that all food and beverages served to Indonesian Hajj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia comply with the required halal and safety standards.

In a statement received here on Saturday, BPJPH Chief Secretary Muhammad Aqil Irham stated that his team had conducted detailed inspections and reviews of the kitchens responsible for preparing meals for the pilgrims.

"Our monitoring was aimed at ensuring that Indonesian Hajj pilgrims are being served by kitchens that meet the proper standards. All food must be halal, safe, healthy, and also aligned with the tastes of Indonesian people," he remarked.

Irham explained that the inspections, conducted on May 27-28, ...