Jakarta, May 15 -- Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka asked Hajj officers to prioritize services for elderly pilgrims during a visit to the Medan Hajj Dormitory, Medan, North Sumatra, on Thursday.

According to a press release received the same day, Gibran emphasized that the government is paying full attention to the smooth implementation of the Hajj pilgrimage, in keeping with the directives of President Prabowo Subianto.

During his visit, the Vice President interacted with the pilgrims and asked about the services provided by Hajj officers. He also paid special attention to the elderly pilgrims there.

"I met with several men and women who were over 80 years old. I asked the officers to prioritize these elderly men and women," he s...