Jakarta \u2014 Member of Parliament Kawendra Lukistian has provided free\ntransport for 395 migrant workers departing from Pasar Senen Station in\nJakarta bound for Jember and Lumajang in East Java via the Blambangan\nExpress train service. The programme aims to enable migrant workers to\nreturn home safely, comfortably and securely ahead of the Eid 2026\ncelebration whilst maintaining family bonds.<\/p>\n
Kawendra emphasised that the free mudik (homecoming) programme\nrepresents a manifestation of mutual cooperation and concern for the\npublic, particularly migrant workers seeking to reunite with their\nfamilies in their hometowns.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to ensure that people can return home safely, comfortably\nand securely to their destination, whilst strengthening family ties,\u201d\nKawendra stated on Monday.<\/p>\n
According to him, the spirit of the programme aligns with the\nnational leadership\u2019s vision, which prioritises public welfare as\nemphasised by President Prabowo Subianto.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want people to experience convenience, togetherness and care, in\nline with President Prabowo Subianto\u2019s direction which consistently\nemphasises concern for the people,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The Blambangan Express train carrying the homecoming migrants\ndeparted at approximately 12:10 WIB from Pasar Senen Station bound for\nJember.<\/p>\n
Participants in the mudik programme not only received complimentary\ntravel tickets but also received gift packages and vouchers prior to\ndeparture. Upon arrival at their destinations, participants were also\nprovided with gift packages to bring home to their hometowns.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mp-kawendra-provides-free-train-journey-for-395-returning-migrant-workers-ahead-of-eid-2026-1773665769", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }