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Jakarta 1 year ago
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Tens of thousands seek better lives in Jakarta. But is the city losing its draw?
Jakarta has long been a magnet for people searching for better livelihoods, particularly after Idul Fitri. But this year, the estimated number of newcomers has fallen as the economies of other cities in the country start to catch up.
Society 1 year ago
Heavy traffic on Java toll roads to last until two days after Idul Fitri
Despite millions of vehicles having left Jakarta to return to their hometowns during the Idul Fitri mudik (exodus) season, a large number are still yet to depart, says state-owned toll operator PT Jasa Marga.
Society 1 year ago
Police to continue counterflow lanes after deadly crash
In certain spots, the police will consider replacing counterflow lanes on the trans-Java toll road network with one-way traffic following a deadly crash, but their implementation depends on traffic conditions during the Idul Fitri holiday.
Academia 1 year ago
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From fasting to feasting: Idul Fitri reveals gap between center and regions
The materialistic, consumerist "feasting" that the Idul Fitri celebration has devolved into has its roots in a "tradition" that dates back to a time before the republic existed, and points to the prevalence of the inequality that has existed between Java and non-Java regions, cities and villages.
