Jakarta, Aug. 14 -- Sovereign wealth fund Danantara reviewed 10 land options and three major projects in Mecca as part of the initial selection process for the Kampung Haji development.

Through the Kampung Haji initiative in Mecca, Indonesian pilgrims will gain access to high-quality, comfortable lodging facilities. The area is planned to be developed into a comprehensive service hub catering to worship needs, including health care clinics, and Hajj pilgrimage training, all in a strategic location.

"This initiative is expected to enhance comfort, safety, and efficiency for millions of Indonesian pilgrims traveling for Hajj and Umrah each year," Danantara CEO Rosan Roeslani noted in a statement received in Jakarta on Thursday.

Roeslani ...