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Muslims welcome return of annual exodus after two-year wait
Society 3 years ago

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Muslims welcome return of annual exodus after two-year wait

The return of the Idul Fitri tradition of mudik (exodus) has caused a great deal of buzz and excitement for millions of Muslims in Indonesia despite severe traffic congestion starting to occur on major thoroughfares across the country, which is expected to mar the journeys home.
Idul Fitri prayers, festivities return as COVID-19 curbs ease
Society 3 years ago

Idul Fitri prayers, festivities return as COVID-19 curbs ease

With less than a week left before Idul Fitri, toll roads, train stations, bus terminals and seaports are brimming with people excited about the yearly homecoming journey -- locally known as "mudik". 
IPI survey finds only 15 percent plan to go on 'mudik'
Society 3 years ago

IPI survey finds only 15 percent plan to go on 'mudik'

The latest IPI survey suggests that many Indonesians are still concerned enough about COVID-19 to avoid going on mudik (exodus) this year.
Indonesia eases mobility curbs during Ramadan
Society 3 years ago

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Indonesia eases mobility curbs during Ramadan

The holiday arrangement means that many offices across the country will be closed for the first week of May.
Thousands of Russians scramble to leave Thailand as sanctions hit
Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Thousands of Russians scramble to leave Thailand as sanctions hit

Russia's invasion in February provoked a host of international measures targetting businesses and banks, with some Russian carriers cancelling flights and global payment firms suspending services.
Virus chaos pushes more expats to join Hong Kong exodus
Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Virus chaos pushes more expats to join Hong Kong exodus

"We are leaving and we will come back to empty our house whenever that is possible," she told AFP, declining to give her surname and nationality. "All our close friends are leaving." 
Sean Penn joins Ukraine exodus to Poland on foot
People 4 years ago

Sean Penn joins Ukraine exodus to Poland on foot

Penn, 61, posted a photo to his Twitter feed on Monday showing the movie star wearing a backpack and toting a piece of luggage on wheels as he trudged along the shoulder of a road beside a line of cars stretching into the distance.
Hong Kong may maintain COVID isolation until 2024, risking exodus
Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Hong Kong may maintain COVID isolation until 2024, risking exodus

The limited effectiveness of locally developed vaccines is forcing mainland China to maintain tight restrictions on travel, the chamber said in the draft which was reviewed by Reuters but has not been made public.
Curbs are not enough
Editorial 4 years ago

Curbs are not enough

Over the past few months, a combination of mass vaccinations and mobility curbs appears to have helped Indonesia contain the pandemic. 
COVID-19 case spike looms as millions skirt 'mudik' ban
National 4 years ago

COVID-19 case spike looms as millions skirt 'mudik' ban

The government believes more than 1 million people have gone on mudik (exodus) trips over the Idul Fitri holiday despite the ongoing ban and is screening returning travelers.
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