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        "id": 1629646,
        "msgid": "2-million-vehicles-leave-jakarta-on-second-day-of-eid-1774173077",
        "date": "2026-03-22 16:25:16",
        "title": "2 Million Vehicles Leave Jakarta on Second Day of Eid",
        "author": "Robertus Belarminus",
        "source": "KOMPAS",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Over 2 million vehicles have exited Jakarta by early Sunday, representing nearly 57% of the projected Eid exodus traffic, with police reporting a generally safe situation marred by 292 traffic accidents resulting in 8 deaths and significant injuries. Authorities are urging the public to prioritise safety during travel and tourism, especially at water attractions, and to stagger return journeys using work-from-anywhere policies to avoid congestion, supported by government toll discounts on 26-27 March. The peak return flow is anticipated on 24 March and 28-29 March, as police wish everyone a safe and joyful Eid al-Fitr.",
        "content": "<p>JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - Police recorded 2,007,253 vehicles leaving\nJakarta up to Sunday (22\/3\/2026) at 06:00 WIB. This figure equates to\n56.9 percent of the total projected vehicle movement during this year\u2019s\nEid homecoming exodus. \u201cVehicle movement indicates that the homecoming\nflow is still ongoing,\u201d said Spokesperson for the Public Relations Task\nForce of Operation Ketupat 2026, Kombes Marupa Sagala, in his statement\non Sunday. Overall, Marupa continued, the public security and order\nsituation is reported to be safe and conducive, with no notable\nincidents. \u201cThere were 292 recorded traffic accidents, with details of 8\nfatalities, 60 serious injuries, 489 minor injuries, and material losses\nexceeding Rp 206 million,\u201d he revealed. Marupa advised the public to\ncontinue prioritising safety during journeys, including while holidaying\nduring the Eid break. Police specifically urged those planning to visit\nwater tourism spots such as beaches, rivers, or swimming pools. \u201cWe\nremind managers and the public to always consider carrying capacity and\nprioritise safety, so that tourism activities can proceed safely and\ncomfortably,\u201d he said. Marupa invited the public to schedule their\nreturn journeys to avoid vehicle build-ups. \u201cThe public is also advised\nto take advantage of the work from anywhere or WFA policy, so that\nreturn journeys can be carried out gradually and not piled up at once,\u201d\nhe said. In addition, the government is providing incentives in the form\nof toll fee discounts applicable from 26 to 27 March 2026. This policy\nis hoped to help the public manage travel times more efficiently and\nreduce density. Police predict the peak of the Eid return flow will\noccur on 24 March and 28 to 29 March 2026. At the end of his statement,\nMarupa also extended Eid al-Fitr greetings to the public and hoped that\nhomecoming and return journeys would proceed safely and smoothly. \u201cWe\nextend Eid al-Fitr greetings for gathering with family on this festive\noccasion. May the public\u2019s journeys be safe, smooth, and full of\nhappiness,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>",
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