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Archipelago 04:20 pm
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Disasters disrupt ‘mudik’ as authorities issue weather alerts
As the Idul Fitri extended holiday draws to a close, Indonesia has been hit by a series of disasters across several regions, with authorities warning travelers returning home of increasing risks of floods and landslides as well as extreme weather along their way.
Academia 08:08 am
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Beyond the ritual, the power of Indonesia’s 'Lebaranomics' is real
In an economy still heavily skewed toward urban concentration, where capital accumulates disproportionately in Jakarta and major cities, the annual Idul Fitri migration serves as a release valve, channeling economic “lifeblood” back into rural capillaries.
Regulations 6 days ago
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Transit flights culprit behind high ‘mudik’ fares, govt says
Some online travel agents have stepped in line with the government's calls for clearer information on ticket availability and transit flights, especially those with overseas layovers, to help mudik travelers reach their holiday destinations.
Society 6 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.
Archipelago 1 week ago
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Thick smoke from Riau forest fires disrupts Idul Fitri exodus
According to satellite imagery analysis by the Forestry Ministry, forest and land fires in Riau burned around 4,400 ha of land between January and February 2026, with about 94 percent of the affected area located on peatland.
