Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security: Free Homecoming Proves the State's Presence in Addressing Public Difficulties

Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security of the Republic of Indonesia (Menko Polkam), Djamari Chaniago, joined in sending off participants of the ‘Free Homecoming Polri Precision 2026’. Djamari stated that the free homecoming programme represents the state’s presence in addressing the difficulties faced by the public.

“This all shows that the state is present to address the difficulties of our society. Some have their burdens completely eliminated, others have them slightly reduced,” said Djamari Chaniago at Polda Metro Jaya, Jakarta, on Wednesday (18/3/2026).

Djamari mentioned that there were also departures of more than 1,500 homecomers with 600 motorcycles using ships. He said that accommodations for the return of these homecomers to Jakarta have also been prepared.

“Yesterday, the Navy departed approximately more than one thousand five hundred along with six hundred motorcycles inside the ship heading east to Semarang and Surabaya,” he stated.

“And upon returning from Surabaya, the relevant ships are prepared; the ship will also return to Semarang and back to Jakarta,” he added.

He stated that the state will always be present to lighten the burden on the public. He said the state is committed to providing comfort and security for the public.

“Our seriousness in providing that—the state will always think about and lighten the burdens felt by the society, and at the same time, that is our commitment. We will provide security and comfort for our citizens to celebrate Eid al-Fitr in their respective hometowns,” he said.

For information, the send-off for Free Homecoming Polri Precision 2026 was directly carried out by the National Police Chief, General Listyo Sigit Prabowo. Present were Coordinating Minister for Politics and Security (retired) General TNI Djamari Chaniago, Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi, and Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Metro Jaya Police Chief Inspector General Asep Edi Suheri, up to the Head of Traffic Corps of the National Police Inspector General Agus Suryonugroho. Related stakeholders were also present.

The peak of the event was marked by the flag-off procession at the departure podium. By waving the starting flag, the National Police Chief officially sent off the series of buses that will transport homecomers to various destinations in Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta. In total, there are 4,009 homecomers departing using 80 buses.