The Central Java provincial government has convened a cross-sectoral\nco-ordination meeting to strengthen preparations for the Eid holiday\nexodus, with Governor Ahmad Luthfi requesting all regents and mayors,\nalongside regional command forums (forkopimda), to solidify readiness in\ntheir respective areas.<\/p>\n
The meeting was held at the Gradhika Bhakti Praja building in\nSemarang today, attended by Vice Governor Taj Yasin Maimoen, Central\nJava Regional Secretary Sumarno, and regional leadership. The agenda\naddressed sectoral preparedness, including infrastructure readiness,\nbasic commodity availability, disaster mitigation, and contingency\nmeasures for vulnerable areas.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis cross-sectoral meeting aims to align perspectives in\npreparation for the outbound and return travel flows. We anticipate\napproximately 17.3 million travellers entering Central Java this year,\u201d\nLuthfi stated in a written statement on Monday, 9 March 2026.<\/p>\n
Preparatory measures already implemented by the provincial government\ninclude operating unified command posts at the Central Java\nTransportation Office, six regional infrastructure management posts\nacross the province, posts at 23 type B terminals, and mobile patrols in\ncongestion-prone locations including tourist attractions, busy\ncommercial areas, and markets.<\/p>\n
Additional measures include installation of portable traffic signs;\ndeployment of 10 new CCTV points; implementation of free homecoming\ntravel assistance; and vehicle safety checks at 23 type B terminals,\nalong with the preparation of alternative routes. The governor noted\nthat road repairs, traffic sign installation, and street lighting\nimprovements are being accelerated, emphasising the critical importance\nof ensuring smooth, pothole-free roads for safe travel.<\/p>\n
Regarding essential commodity availability, Luthfi requested that\nmarket operations and food task force inspections continue regularly. He\nexpressed concern over preventing shortages and hoarding of essential\nitems that could trigger price increases and inflation in the\nregion.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are expanding market operations; currently approximately 300\nactivities are being conducted across all districts and municipalities,\u201d\nhe explained.<\/p>\n
Readiness also encompasses energy supply, including liquefied\npetroleum gas (LPG), fuel oil, and electricity. Pertamina has confirmed\nthat LPG and fuel stocks for Central Java are secure during Eid.\nSimilarly, state electricity company PLN has implemented measures to\nensure safe distribution, including providing public electric vehicle\ncharging stations.<\/p>\n
Luthfi also instructed regents and mayors, alongside regional command\nforums, to prepare for potential disasters during the Eid holiday\nperiod.<\/p>\n
\u201cGas supply is sufficient. I remind the public not to panic buy or\nfollow trends unnecessarily. Fuel stocks are very adequate; Vice\nGovernor Gus Yasin recently inspected the field, and Pertamina\nrepresentatives confirmed stocks are sufficient for the next two\nmonths,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Central Java Police Regional Commander Inspector General\nRibut Hari Wibowo stated that security and comfort are the top\npriorities in welcoming the Eid celebrations. Operations will focus on\nsafety and hospitality.<\/p>\n
Approximately 28,980 personnel have been mobilised for security\nduring the homecoming travel and Eid celebrations in Central Java,\ncomprising 22,000 police personnel, 1,189 military personnel, and 5,111\npersonnel from other related agencies. Tens of thousands of personnel\nare deployed across various vital locations in Central Java.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese include approximately 134 shopping centres, 45 terminals, 23\nports, 18 fishing ports, 16,300 mosques, 224 tourist attractions, and 48\nstations. Additionally, there are 153 emergency posts, 78 health posts,\nand 31 integrated posts,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/central-java-province-prepares-to-welcome-millions-of-homecoming-travellers-for-eid-2026-1773053570", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }