Indonesia ensures smooth transportation during Idul Fitri festival
Transportation was handled well in Indonesia during the Muslim Idul Fitri festival from June 24 to July 3 when many migrant workers return to their homes.
Jakarta celebrates Idul Fitri Festival (Photo: VNA)
Jakarta (VNA) - Transportation was handled well in Indonesia during the Muslim IdulFitri festival from June 24 to July 3 when many migrant workers return to theirhomes.
Ellen SophieWulan Tangkudung of the Univeristy of Indonesia said congestion was not severe,adding that the Ministry of Transportation coordinated with stakeholders toensure a smooth festival.
However, the Indonesian Transportation CommunityHonorary Council suggested that the government should pay more attentionto travel outside Java island, including Sulawesi, Sumartra and Kalimantan.
The government should provide more travelservices for people heading to their hometown via land, sea and air, the Counciladded.
Most Indonesian Muslims head home for familyreunions during Idul Fitri festival. The number of homebound travelers thisyear was estimated to exceed 19 million, up from 17.7 million in 2016. Morethan 170,000 policemen were deployed to ensure safety during the exodus from June19 to July 4.
During Idul Fitri 2016, Indonesia experienced trafficjams lasting three-days in Central Java province, causing 18 deaths. -VNA
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Jakarta celebrates Idul Fitri Festival (Photo: VNA)
