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        "id": 1641371,
        "msgid": "transport-minister-ensures-smooth-return-flow-for-sumatra-java-crossing-1774770674",
        "date": "2026-03-29 13:56:48",
        "title": "Transport Minister Ensures Smooth Return Flow for Sumatra-Java Crossing",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has assured the smooth operation of the return flow for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah travellers crossing from Sumatra to Java via Bakauheni Port, following successful handling of 60% of the total vehicles. With around 40% of returnees still pending, enhanced services, operational adjustments, and inter-agency coordination are in place to manage the remaining traffic efficiently. Similar preparations, including buffer zones and additional ferries, have been implemented at Ketapang Port in East Java to facilitate returns to Bali.",
        "content": "<p>Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has ensured the smooth return\nflow for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijriah on the Sumatra-Java crossing at\nBakauheni Port through strengthened services, operational arrangements,\nand cross-agency coordination. \u201cWe ensure that the movement of people\nfrom their hometowns back to their places of work runs smoothly and\nsafely,\u201d said the Minister in a statement in Jakarta on Sunday. The\nMinister stated that he had inspected the return flow crossing from\nSumatra to Java during the Eid transport period 1447 Hijriah at\nBakauheni Port, South Lampung, Lampung, on Friday (27\/3) and Saturday\n(28\/3). \u201cUp to Saturday, the return flow at Bakauheni Port has proceeded\nwell. Thank you to all the people who, during their journeys home or\nback, have followed the instructions and directions of the officers on\nthe ground,\u201d said the Minister. Meanwhile, the total vehicles that have\nreturned reached 144,039 units, or 60% of the total 239,920 vehicles\nduring the outbound period. This figure indicates that around 40% of\nreturnees will return in the coming days. Dudy stated that the Ministry\nof Transport, together with ASDP, the Indonesian National Police, and\nall related stakeholders, have prepared the operational management of\nthe return flow at Bakauheni Port to the maximum extent possible. \u201cWe\nare confident that the remaining around 40% of returnees who will return\nto their places of work via Bakauheni Port will be served well,\u201d he\nsaid. He also assured the readiness of return flow services at Ketapang\nPort, Banyuwangi, East Java. He explained that regarding the crossing at\nKetapang - Gilimanuk, which is related to the remaining returnees\nheading to Bali Island via Ketapang Port, his side has prepared buffer\nzones, acceleration of TBB activation (arrival - unloading - departure),\nand additional ships. \u201cThus, it is hoped that this number can be\nresolved,\u201d said the Minister.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/transport-minister-ensures-smooth-return-flow-for-sumatra-java-crossing-1774770674",
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