CNN Indonesia's Go Mudik 2026 Team Officially Dispatched
CNN Indonesia’s Go Mudik 2026 team has been officially dispatched to provide coverage of the 2026 homecoming exodus ahead of Eid al-Fitr. The symbolic send-off took place at the Transmedia Building in South Jakarta on Friday, 13 March.
The coverage team was formally outfitted with special jackets and vests by CNN Indonesia Editor-in-Chief Titin Rosmasari, Indonesian National Police Traffic Corps Commander Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho, and Land Transportation Director General at the Ministry of Transport Inspector General Aan Suhanan. The send-off also involved Pelita Air Chief Executive Dendy Kurniawan and Jasamarga Business Chief Executive Reza Febriano.
Following a team photo session, the Go Mudik 2026 coverage vehicles were immediately dispatched. In her remarks, Titin assured that CNN Indonesia would maximise its coverage of the 2026 homecoming period. She stated that CNN Indonesia is deploying hundreds of journalists, including teams from Jakarta and regional contributors.
Titin detailed the deployment of 130 contributors across Indonesia for the 2026 homecoming coverage. Additionally, 50 organic crew members and national interns are deployed across 13 locations during the mudik period. “The difference this year is that we also involve the national intern team, these colleagues are interning but they have the spirit of true journalists,” Titin said.
The coverage team includes coverage points on the Jakarta-Merak Highway, Bakaheuni, Central Java, Yogyakarta, Makassar, East Java, and Bali. CNN Indonesia’s Go Mudik 2026 team is also receiving support for monitoring homecoming traffic from Jasa Marga, utilising their CCTV surveillance system for more comprehensive coverage.
The government previously predicted the peak homecoming traffic would occur on 18 March, with return traffic expected on 25 March.
Inspector General Agus stated that the government, particularly the police, has established five security clusters for Operation Ketupat 2026 covering the homecoming and return traffic for Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijri.
The first cluster focuses on toll roads and comprehensive traffic engineering during Operation Ketupat, including contraflow systems, one-way lanes, and traffic diversions. The second cluster covers alternative roads and arterial roads. The third cluster encompasses ferry terminals, bus terminals, train stations, and airports. The fourth cluster includes places of worship, whilst the fifth cluster covers tourist attractions.
Inspector General Agus expressed appreciation for the collaboration and coordination with media outlets in disseminating information about homecoming and return traffic, noting that such partnerships are crucial to operational success.