Jakarta \u2013 In observance of Eid al-Fitr 1447H\/2026M, PT Pelabuhan\nIndonesia (Persero) or Pelindo has again launched the Free Homecoming\nProgramme with Pelindo Group for 2026 through its Corporate Social and\nEnvironmental Responsibility (TJSL) initiative. The programme, titled\nSafe Homecoming Sharing Hope, represents the commitment of state-owned\nenterprises together with Danantara Indonesia and Pelindo in assisting\nthe public to undertake safe, comfortable, and secure homecoming\njourneys to their hometowns.<\/p>\n
As part of the Pelindo Group, PT Pelindo Multi Terminal (SPMT), a\nsubholding operating non-containerised terminal facilities, is playing a\nrole in implementing the free homecoming programme in the Sumatra region\nwith approximately 160 homecoming travellers for round-trip journeys\nfrom Medan to several destination cities. Through this programme,\nPelindo Multi Terminal hopes to help the public experience the joy of\ncelebrating Eid al-Fitr with family in their hometowns with safe and\norderly travel.<\/p>\n
Registration for the Free Homecoming Programme of State-Owned\nEnterprises 2026 opened online on 24 February 2026 with various travel\nroutes. For departures from Medan, Pelindo Multi Terminal has provided\nthree main routes using bus transport: Medan\u2013Banda Aceh\u2013Medan with 1\nbus, Medan\u2013Pekanbaru\u2013Medan with 2 buses, and Medan\u2013Padang\u2013Medan with 2\nbuses. The flag-off ceremony for departures was held simultaneously from\nthe Pelindo Building, Jalan Krakatau Ujung, Medan on 16 March 2026,\nwhilst the return journey to Medan was scheduled for 27 March 2026.<\/p>\n
Edi Priyanto, Director of Human Resources at Pelindo Multi Terminal,\nexplained that this free homecoming programme for state-owned\nenterprises targets more than 100,000 homecoming travellers across\nIndonesia, whilst also supporting government policy to create safe,\ncomfortable, and zero-accident homecoming journeys.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis programme not only helps the public return to their hometowns\nto celebrate Eid al-Fitr with family, but also aims to reduce traffic\ncongestion and improve travel safety during the homecoming period. We\nhope that homecoming travellers will arrive at their destinations safely\nand healthily, and can deliver our warm greetings to families in their\nhometowns,\u201d said Edi at the flag-off ceremony of the free homecoming\nprogramme in Medan on Monday, 16 March.<\/p>\n
He added that all vehicles used in this programme have been well\nprepared to ensure safety and comfort during travel. Furthermore, bus\ndrivers and crew have undergone urine tests to ensure they are in prime\ncondition before driving, and the Medan K3 Centre has equipped the crew\nwith health kits as first-aid equipment during the journey.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe ensure that vehicles are roadworthy, drivers are in good\ncondition, and travel proceeds in an orderly manner. We also urge\npassengers to maintain order during the journey so that this year\u2019s\nhomecoming truly becomes a safe and secure journey,\u201d Edi added.<\/p>\n
To provide comfort during travel, Pelindo Multi Terminal has not only\nprovided free transportation facilities but also prepared takjil\npackages for homecoming travellers as provisions for breaking fast\nduring the journey.<\/p>\n
In this programme, Pelindo Group not only facilitates the departure\nof homecoming travellers to their hometowns but also provides return\ntransportation for their journey back to Medan city.<\/p>\n
One participant in the free homecoming programme heading to Padang,\nMuhibban, expressed gratitude for the free homecoming programme. He said\nthe programme made it easier for him to return home and celebrate Eid\nal-Fitr with family.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very grateful to be able to participate in this free homecoming\nprogramme. It is very helpful because transportation costs are quite\nhigh now. With this programme, I can return to Padang to celebrate Eid\nal-Fitr with family,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
As part of its corporate social commitment, Pelindo Multi Terminal\nhopes the Free Homecoming Programme 2026 can provide tangible benefits\nto the public, particularly in the Sumatra region. Through this\nprogramme, homecoming travellers are expected to celebrate Eid al-Fitr\nwith joy together with family in their hometowns, whilst experiencing\nsafe, secure, and comfortable homecoming journeys with Pelindo.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pelindo-multi-terminal-supports-safe-and-secure-homecoming-through-free-homecoming-programme-of-state-owned-1773672781", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }