YOGYAKARTA \u2014 The head of Commission A of the Yogyakarta Special\nRegion (DIY) Provincial Assembly, Eko Suwanto, has called on all\nelements of society to work together to ensure a safe and comfortable\nEid and holiday season in the Yogyakarta Special Region during 2026.\nThis call came following predictions that approximately 8.2 million\nexodus travellers are expected to pass through or holiday in the DIY\nregion during the Eid al-Fitr 2026 period.<\/p>\n
Eko stated that cross-sectoral coordination is key to ensuring the\nregion\u2019s readiness to handle the surge in population mobility during the\nexodus and Eid holiday period. \u201cWe are committed to achieving an Eid and\nholiday season that is safe and secure for all Yogyakarta residents,\nexodus travellers and tourists,\u201d said Eko Suwanto in a statement on\nSunday (15 March 2026).<\/p>\n
Several aspects are being prioritised, including security mitigation\nin crowded areas, disaster preparedness, tourism destination readiness,\nand maintenance of public security and order. Eko expressed appreciation\nfor the preparations of exodus service posts being set up at numerous\nstrategic locations throughout DIY. These integrated service posts\ninclude various essential services for exodus travellers and tourists,\nranging from healthcare services, traffic management to disaster safety\nmeasures during the Eid holiday period.<\/p>\n
He also encouraged the regional government to strengthen synergy\nbetween the government, communities, the military, and police in\nmanaging the integrated service posts.<\/p>\n
\u201cCommission A recommends the establishment of more integrated unified\npost management. This aims to ensure coordination between regional\ngovernment posts and posts from community elements, the military and\npolice run in synchronisation in serving the community, exodus\ntravellers and tourists,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis integration is expected to make public services more effective,\nfaster, and responsive to challenges in the field,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
In terms of public services, Eko ensured that healthcare services in\nDIY will continue to operate during the Eid collective leave period.\nHealth centres and hospitals, both inpatient and outpatient services,\nare being prepared to anticipate emergency needs of the public.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur recommendation emphasises the importance of ensuring welfare\nguarantees for paramedics who are forgoing their holiday to carry out\ntheir duties,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Eko also reminded exodus travellers to proactively\nreport vacant homes or residences to local administrators such as\nneighbourhood associations (RT and RW) so that environmental security\ncan be monitored.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis aims to reduce the potential for criminal activity in vacant\nhomes during the exodus period,\u201d said Eko.<\/p>\n
Given that the 2026 Eid holiday falls during the rainy season,\nresidents and tourists are advised to remain vigilant regarding\npotential hydrometeorological disasters that may occur at any time.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is crucial for Yogyakarta residents, exodus travellers and\ntourists to regularly monitor current information through the BMKG\napplication. Self-awareness of disaster mitigation is very critical so\nthat travel and holiday activities are not disrupted by unexpected\nnatural disasters,\u201d he said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/8-2-million-exodus-travellers-expected-to-transit-and-holiday-in-diy-during-eid-2026-1773796839", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }