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Homecoming

Society 3 days ago

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‘Mudik’ flow peaks two days ahead of Idul Fitri, say police

The National Police Traffic Corps (Korlantas) has projected that the peak of this year’s homecoming mudik (exodus) traffic flow has taken place two days ahead of Idul Fitri.

Society 4 days ago

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Indonesia braces for peak Idul Fitri ‘mudik’ season

Hundreds of millions of people are still expected to hit the road and travel homebound on Wednesday and Thursday ahead of Nyepi and Idul Fitri, with the latter expected to fall on Friday or Saturday, depending on the moon sighting.

Economy 1 month ago

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Govt waives airfare VAT for Idul Fitri

The government has announced a temporary waiver on value-added tax (VAT) for airline tickets for the upcoming Idul Fitri holiday period, when travel demand spikes across the country.

Companies 11 months ago

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Pertamina aviation fuel sales dip as ‘mudik’ travel declines

This occurred despite the government moving to lower airline ticket prices in a bid to prop up air travel demand.

Front Row 2 years ago

10,800 Indomie food stall entrepreneurs join mass homecoming

This year, the instant noodles division of PT Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur (ICPBP) celebrated Idul Fitri with a mass homecoming for around 10,800 Indomie food stall (Warmindo) entrepreneurs.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

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No income and no reunions: Transportation industry workers lament travel ban

Workers who rely on the mudik travel season for an annual income boost are caught between a rock and a hard place - making much less than usual yet unable to go home to be with their families. They tell The Jakarta Post of their frustration.

Lifestyle 4 years ago

Bribes, lies and black sticky rice: Indonesians outsmart 'mudik' ban

The government has banned people from returning to their hometowns for Idul Fitri since the pandemic begun last year. The Jakarta Post spoke to those who have braved the ban, breaking the law to fulfill the annual rite.

Entertainment 5 years ago

Lifelike Pictures partners with Mola TV, announces new web series

The new collaboration between Lifelike Pictures and streaming service Mola TV marks a new chapter in the Indonesian film industry.

National 5 years ago

Travelers in Java ignore ‘mudik’ ban, bringing coronavirus home

Eight people in Cilacap, Central Java, have tested positive for COVID-19 after ignoring the government's mudik ban and traveling from Jakarta to the city.

National 5 years ago

Govt sets up checkpoints to monitor people's mobility between cities, provinces amid 'mudik' ban

The roads remain open to accommodate vehicles carrying logistics and essential needs.

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