Deputy Chairman of Surabaya DPRD Urges Residents to Report to RT When Leaving for Eid Homecoming

Surabaya (ANTARA) - Deputy Chairman of the Surabaya Regional People’s Representative Council (DPRD) Arif Fathoni has urged residents to immediately report to their local RT when leaving their homes for Eid homecoming. “If they are leaving their residences, they must report to the RT, and then the RT head can mobilise security personnel in the neighbourhood to conduct daily monitoring of objects left empty by their occupants during homecoming,” Fathoni said when contacted in Surabaya on Wednesday. He also advised the public not to be negligent when preparing to leave, such as turning off electricity in the home to avoid short circuits. “For business owners, I hope that when closing their shops, they consult with local community security personnel,” he said. He noted that Surabaya residents are accustomed to collectively paying for local siskamling services to guard their properties daily against potential security and public order disturbances during homecoming. “So I think this has been running well so far; hopefully, residents who are homecoming can relax and gather with relatives in their hometowns,” he said. He added that homes left empty in Surabaya are also securely guarded by siskamling officers who engage in mutual cooperation. “I also hope that colleagues from Satpol PP, BPBD, and linmas conduct regular patrols for potential security disturbances, public order issues, or ecological disaster risks,” he said. The Surabaya City Government stated that the annual homecoming tradition is always accompanied by a surge in public mobility. During this period, many residents leave Surabaya for their hometowns, while others continue activities within the city. Assistant for Government and Public Welfare of the Surabaya City Government, M Fikser, conveyed that Surabaya Mayor Eri Cahyadi will issue advisory letters to the public, particularly for those planning to homecoming using private vehicles. “The Mayor will issue advisory letters to Surabaya residents, one of which is to ensure that vehicles are in good condition before travelling,” Fikser said. He stressed that vehicle readiness is a crucial factor in supporting travel safety. Therefore, the public is urged to conduct inspections or servicing of their vehicles beforehand. “In addition to ensuring vehicles are in prime condition, residents are also asked to pay attention to the security of homes they will leave. Electrical installations and water channels need to be checked to prevent potential disruptions while the home is unoccupied,” he said.