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        "id": 1615062,
        "msgid": "returning-home-by-motorcycle-with-children-child-protection-commission-reminds-that-safety-must-come-first-1773571939",
        "date": "2026-03-15 17:02:40",
        "title": "Returning Home by Motorcycle with Children? Child Protection Commission Reminds That Safety Must Come First",
        "author": "Qommarria Rostanti",
        "source": "REPUBLIKA",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Social Policy",
        "summary": "The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has urged families travelling home by motorcycle during the annual homecoming period to prioritise child safety and wellbeing. With an estimated 12.74 million of the predicted 146.48 million returning migrants using motorcycles, the commission emphasises proper safety equipment, regular rest breaks, and adequate nutrition for children on long journeys, whilst calling on local governments to improve rest facilities and health services along homecoming routes.",
        "content": "<p>The Indonesian Child Protection Commission (KPAI) has reminded the\npublic travelling home using motorcycles with children to pay attention\nto safety considerations. This appeal was made given that motorcycles\nremain a primary mode of transport for those returning home for the\nannual mudik (homecoming) period.<\/p>\n<p>According to the Ministry of Transport\u2019s Survey on Potential\nPopulation Movement During the Eid Holiday in 2026, the number of\nmigrants returning home is estimated to reach 146.48 million people, or\napproximately 52 per cent of Indonesia\u2019s population. Of these, 12.74\nmillion are expected to use motorcycles for their journey home.<\/p>\n<p>Aris Adi Leksono, Commissioner of the Indonesian Child Protection\nCommission (KPAI), stated that for many people, motorcycles remain the\nmost accessible and affordable mode of transport to return to their home\nvillages. However, long-distance motorcycle travel carries significant\nrisks, particularly for children. It is therefore important for parents\nto ensure the safety, health, and comfort of their children during the\nhomecoming journey.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cKPAI urges those returning home by motorcycle with children to truly\npay attention to child safety and comfort during the journey. Ensure\nthat children receive adequate protection and sufficient rest time,\u201d\nAris said in a written statement released on Sunday (15 March 2026).<\/p>\n<p>He explained that long-distance travel can make children more\nsusceptible to fatigue, dehydration, and health problems, particularly\nif the journey is lengthy and traffic conditions are congested. For this\nreason, KPAI urges motorcycle riders to ensure their vehicles are in\ngood and safe condition before travelling. Additionally, parents are\nasked to use proper safety equipment for their children and take regular\nrest breaks during the journey.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cParents must ensure that children receive adequate food, drink, and\nrest time,\u201d said Aris.<\/p>\n<p>KPAI also encourages regional governments, transport agencies, and\nstakeholders along the homecoming routes to strengthen support for\nmotorcycle travellers. Such support includes providing adequate, clean,\nand child-friendly rest areas along the route. This includes ensuring\nthe availability of sanitation facilities and family rest areas, as well\nas providing easily accessible health service posts for travellers with\nchildren.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/returning-home-by-motorcycle-with-children-child-protection-commission-reminds-that-safety-must-come-first-1773571939",
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