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        "msgid": "president-prabowo-opens-cabinet-session-demands-thorough-preparation-for-eid-holiday-travel-1773399233",
        "date": "2026-03-13 17:07:21",
        "title": "President Prabowo Opens Cabinet Session, Demands Thorough Preparation for Eid Holiday Travel",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "President Prabowo Subianto convened a plenary Cabinet session at the State Palace on Friday, issuing directives to ensure smooth and safe Eid holiday travel (mudik) in 2026. The President instructed relevant ministers to implement transport fare discounts, increase food assistance to 36 million low-income beneficiaries, ensure timely holiday allowances for civil servants and online transport workers, and maintain stable food supplies and prices across the nation.",
        "content": "<p>Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto opened a Plenary Cabinet Session\nat the State Palace in Jakarta on Friday afternoon, attended by Vice\nPresident Gibran Rakabuming, all ministers of the Merah Putih Cabinet,\nPresidential Special Envoys, and heads of state institutions.<\/p>\n<p>In his speech, Prabowo addressed several matters concerning the\nforthcoming Eid holiday travel season (mudik) scheduled for 2026.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFirst, I have asked the Minister of Transportation to ensure that\nfare discount policies are implemented to the best possible standard,\nincluding discounts for aeroplane, train, ship, and toll road tickets,\nwhilst ensuring good service provision at every location,\u201d Prabowo\nstated.<\/p>\n<p>He also called upon the Commander of the Armed Forces and the\nNational Police Chief to mobilise military and police resources to\nfacilitate smooth holiday travel.<\/p>\n<p>The President requested that Social Affairs Minister Saifullah Yusuf\nprovide additional food assistance to 36 million families receiving\nbenefits in income deciles 1, 2, 3, and 4 to ensure proper\ndistribution.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Prabowo requested that regular social assistance be\ndistributed on schedule.<\/p>\n<p>On employment matters, Prabowo emphasised that holiday allowances\n(THR) for central and regional civil servants must be distributed on\ntime.<\/p>\n<p>Holiday bonuses for online transport sector workers also received\nspecial attention from Prabowo.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHoliday bonuses for online transport workers\u2014ensure that what we\nhave determined reaches them, specifically between 400,000 and 1.6\nmillion rupiah per person. We should be grateful that in our government,\nonline drivers are receiving holiday bonuses,\u201d the President stated.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding food supply, Prabowo instructed the Coordinating Minister\nfor Food Zulkifli Hasan, Trade Minister Budi Santoso, and Agriculture\nMinister Andi Amran Sulaiman to ensure stable and secure food supplies\nso that prices remain manageable.<\/p>\n<p>Prabowo noted that the world is currently filled with uncertainty.\nNevertheless, he stated that the national economic engine must continue\noperating.<\/p>\n<p>The President expressed hope that this year\u2019s holiday travel would\nproceed safely and smoothly whilst revitalising all sectors of the\neconomy.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor all ministries and agencies, I hope that we execute preparations\nfor the Eid holiday. Let us ensure that this year\u2019s mudik proceeds well,\nsafely, comfortably, and with full joy. Prioritise road safety and\nprepare all aspects thoroughly,\u201d the President said.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/president-prabowo-opens-cabinet-session-demands-thorough-preparation-for-eid-holiday-travel-1773399233",
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