Eid Homecoming

The Ministry of Transportation launches an e-book with information on culinary and tourist destinations for the Java Island Eid Homecoming routes.

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The Indonesian Ministry of Transportation has launched an e-book entitled “Let’s Visit! – Culinary and Tourism Map for Java Island Eid Homecoming Routes” to provide information on popular food and tourist destinations on the North Coast (Pantura) route and outside the Pantura route. This e-book is available for download to offer additional information to people … Read more

Jasa Marga recorded 314,000 vehicles leaving Jakarta over the weekend before Eid al-Fitr, a 14.27% increase from normal traffic.

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During the week leading up to Eid al-Fitr 1444 Hijri, state-owned toll road operator PT Jasa Marga recorded 314,000 vehicles leaving Jakarta Greater Area or Jabodetabek on 15th and 16th April 2023. This was an increase of 14.27% compared to normal traffic of 275,087 vehicles. The data was collected from observing traffic flow at four … Read more

Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection praises PT KAI for providing safe and friendly services for women and children during Eid homecoming.

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The Indonesian Minister of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection, I Gusti Ayu Bintang Darmawati, praised the state-owned railway company, PT KAI, for its efforts to provide services and facilities for women and children during the Eid homecoming. Darmawati conducted a review of facilities such as children’s playrooms, lactation rooms, health posts, and special waiting areas … Read more

123.8 million people are predicted to travel for Eid, prompting the implementation of traffic policies to anticipate congestion.

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Indonesia’s Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has announced that the government will implement several traffic policies to alleviate congestion during this year’s Eid homecoming, or mudik. The government has predicted that around 123.8 million people will travel during Eid, with the largest numbers expected on April 20-21 and the return flow occurring on April 25-26. … Read more

BNPB released a “Disaster Safe Homecoming Map” to alert travelers of potential hazards during the 2023 Eid Homecoming period.

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The National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) in Indonesia has launched a “Disaster Safe Homecoming Map 2023” to alert road travelers to potential hazards during the Eid al-Fitr 2023 holiday. The map provides information on the level of floods, extreme weather, and landslides on the routes traversed by land travelers. It also has a feature to … Read more

Indonesia’s President warns of a 45% surge in Eid homecoming travellers and asks for better preparation from all parties.

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Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has warned citizens to be cautious as the number of people travelling home for the Eid season, or mudik, is predicted to increase by 45% from 86 million in 2022 to 123 million this year. He urged relevant ministries and non-ministerial institutions, as well as state-owned ferry operator ASDP Indonesia … Read more

Indonesian residents are encouraged to use trains or planes instead of private vehicles during Eid al-Fitr holiday, says Minister of State-Owned Enterprises.

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The Indonesian government is urging citizens to use public transportation instead of private vehicles during the upcoming Eid al-Fitr holiday, which is expected to see 123.8 million travelers. Minister of State-Owned Enterprises, Erick Thohir, cited the benefits of trains and planes in terms of comfort, on-time delivery, and competitive prices compared to the cost of … Read more