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A Recent Islamic Regulation (fatwa) from the Indonesian Ulema Council (Majelis Ulama Indonesia – MUI) has been in the national spotlight of late. The MUI, which offers guidance in matters of Islamic faith in this predominantly Muslim nation, recently decreed that Indonesia’s Social Security Agency for Health (BPJS for Health) was not functioning in accordance with Sharia principles.The MUI explained that the BPJS for Health encompassed of certain elements viewed to be maisir (the obtaining of something without strife), gharar (the obtaining of something uncertain), and riba (the obtaining of additional funds or cash value not in accordance with Sharia principles).
In order to resolve this conflict, lawmakers are currently formulating responses to the MUI fatwa. Okky Asokawati (Commision IX) is one such lawmaker and has requested that the MUI drafts a law outlining a Sharia-based BPJS for Health.
“The advantage of this current polemic is that the MUI can formulate a model BPJS for Health in accordance with Sharia Law,” Mrs. Asokawati stated last Thursday.
Lawmaker Asokawati sees no drawback in the BPJS for Health being divided into two parts—regular and Sharia—as this has already been implemented successfully in the banking system. Although a BPJS Law has already been passed, the BPJS for Health is viewed by many as being a far from perfect system.
“There have been criticisms regarding the implementation of the BPJS for Health, but there have also been many positive outcomes. These include treatments such as dialysis, chemotherapy and other medical therapies for people with financial difficulties, which can be enjoyed free of charge under this program,” explained Lawmaker Asokawati.
Lawmaker Asokawati further asserted that criticisms should be looked at positively as being to the potential benefit of the BPJS for Health system; however the MUI’s decision to issue a fatwa is having an unsettling effect on society at large.
“The BPJS can seek clarification regarding the fatwa from the MUI itself. Such a clarification is imperative so that any potential problems with the system can be looked at methodically,” concluded Mrs. Asokawati.
Meanwhile, lawmaker Rieke Dyah Pitaloka (Commission IX) supports the MUI’s fatwa on the BPJS for Health not being in accordance with Sharia principles. Lawmaker Pitaloka also supports the MUI’s request to the government that it formulate and provide medical services to the public in accordance with Sharia principles.
“I am certain that the purpose of the fatwa is for the benefit of people and not for business purposes,” stated Lawmaker Pitaloka.
According to Lawmaker Pitaloka, the current criticism should serve as a tool for the government to meet the rights of the people and not to complicate matters in the field. Furthermore, Mrs. Pitaloka views the fatwa as being a highly useful bulwark against the commercialization of the BPJS for Health service.
“The fatwa should mean that funds are prohibited by law from being transferred from social to commercial use,” outlined Mrs. Pitaloka.
Ikhsan, Head of the BPJS for Health’s Communications Team, stated recently that the fatwa did not prohibit the BPJS for Health from being utilized by Muslims, as it already addressed the MUI’s criticisms regarding the implementation of minimum social standards and Sharia principles.
“The government has implemented the recommendations and we have worked closely with the existing regulations. The SJSN Law, the BPJS, Government Regulations, and Presidential Regulations, as well as the nine lending principles have all been adhered to,” emphasized Mr. Ikhsan.
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Nadia Maharani, Rofiq Hidayat
A Recent Islamic Regulation (fatwa) from the Indonesian Ulema Council (Majelis Ulama Indonesia – MUI) has been in the national spotlight of late. The MUI, which offers guidance in matters of Islamic faith in this predominantly Muslim nation, recently decreed that Indonesia’s Social Security Agency for Health (BPJS for Health) was not functioning in accordance with Sharia principles.The MUI explained that the BPJS for Health encompassed of certain elements viewed to be maisir (the obtaining of something without strife), gharar (the obtaining of something uncertain), and riba (the obtaining of additional funds or cash value not in accordance with Sharia principles).
In order to resolve this conflict, lawmakers are currently formulating responses to the MUI fatwa. Okky Asokawati (Commision IX) is one such lawmaker and has requested that the MUI drafts a law outlining a Sharia-based BPJS for Health.
“The advantage of this current polemic is that the MUI can formulate a model BPJS for Health in accordance with Sharia Law,” Mrs. Asokawati stated last Thursday.
Lawmaker Asokawati sees no drawback in the BPJS for Health being divided into two parts—regular and Sharia—as this has already been implemented successfully in the banking system. Although a BPJS Law has already been passed, the BPJS for Health is viewed by many as being a far from perfect system.
“There have been criticisms regarding the implementation of the BPJS for Health, but there have also been many positive outcomes. These include treatments such as dialysis, chemotherapy and other medical therapies for people with financial difficulties, which can be enjoyed free of charge under this program,” explained Lawmaker Asokawati.
Lawmaker Asokawati further asserted that criticisms should be looked at positively as being to the potential benefit of the BPJS for Health system; however the MUI’s decision to issue a fatwa is having an unsettling effect on society at large.
“The BPJS can seek clarification regarding the fatwa from the MUI itself. Such a clarification is imperative so that any potential problems with the system can be looked at methodically,” concluded Mrs. Asokawati.
Meanwhile, lawmaker Rieke Dyah Pitaloka (Commission IX) supports the MUI’s fatwa on the BPJS for Health not being in accordance with Sharia principles. Lawmaker Pitaloka also supports the MUI’s request to the government that it formulate and provide medical services to the public in accordance with Sharia principles.
“I am certain that the purpose of the fatwa is for the benefit of people and not for business purposes,” stated Lawmaker Pitaloka.
According to Lawmaker Pitaloka, the current criticism should serve as a tool for the government to meet the rights of the people and not to complicate matters in the field. Furthermore, Mrs. Pitaloka views the fatwa as being a highly useful bulwark against the commercialization of the BPJS for Health service.
“The fatwa should mean that funds are prohibited by law from being transferred from social to commercial use,” outlined Mrs. Pitaloka.
Ikhsan, Head of the BPJS for Health’s Communications Team, stated recently that the fatwa did not prohibit the BPJS for Health from being utilized by Muslims, as it already addressed the MUI’s criticisms regarding the implementation of minimum social standards and Sharia principles.
“The government has implemented the recommendations and we have worked closely with the existing regulations. The SJSN Law, the BPJS, Government Regulations, and Presidential Regulations, as well as the nine lending principles have all been adhered to,” emphasized Mr. Ikhsan.
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