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mudik-ban

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.

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.

National 4 years ago

More tests, local monitoring: Authorities step up virus prevention as ‘mudik’ travelers return

The COVID-19 task force will perform more random testing on intercity travelers and tighten checks on people traveling from Sumatra amid the rise of confirmed cases in Indonesia's westernmost island.

City 4 years ago

Some Jakartans stay put over Idul Fitri

“I’m terribly afraid of the pandemic, I am not a 'covidiot',” Beni said on Thursday, referring to people who stubbornly ignore health rules in relation to COVID-19.

Editorial 4 years ago

A season of joy, caution

Imposing a ban only on holiday travel, but allowing other types of activities such as business, transportation and tourism to remain open sure looks like a recipe for disaster.

National 4 years ago

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Government U-turn on local ‘mudik’ vexes regions

Local administrations in urban areas are left confused over how to enforce the government's sudden change of policy on mudik (exodus) travel in urban agglomeration areas.

National 4 years ago

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Thousands turned back to stop Idul Fitri exodus

In Jakarta, some 6,500 vehicles were told to turn around because of the mudik ban, which started on Thursday and will last until May 17.

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.