DIY DPRD Pushes for Zero Accidents During 2026 Eid Exodus and Return Flows
The Eid al-Fitr mudik flows for 1447 H have commenced. Hundreds of millions of travellers are making their way back to their respective hometowns. The Special Region of Yogyakarta (DIY) is projected to see 8.2 million people entering or passing through its territory during the mudik and Eid holiday period in 2026.
Chairman of Commission A of the DIY DPRD, Eko Suwanto, has called on all parties to realise zero accidents across all mudik routes. Travellers are also reminded to drive cautiously.
“The mudik flows have already begun. We want all travellers to return to their homes safely. Zero accidents, especially drivers must obey traffic signs, ensure vehicles are roadworthy, and maintain stamina during the journey. Do not force the trip as it could endanger oneself and other road users,” said Eko on Tuesday (17/3/2026).
Monitoring at the DIY-Central Java border posts is being conducted intensively together with the DIY Civil Service Police Unit and the Transportation Department, as part of preparations to welcome the mudik flows expected to congest routes leading to Yogyakarta. According to Eko, cross-agency coordination is the main key to keeping the mudik flows safe and conducive. Not only the TNI and Police, but the DIY Regional Government is also mobilised to ensure public services and health facilities are ready to serve millions of travellers estimated to enter the DIY area.
Eko emphasised the importance of thorough preparations during the 2026 mudik and Eid holiday period so that all activities run safely and securely. Together with the leadership of Commission A of the DIY DPRD, namely Hifni Muhammad Nasikh, Syarif Guska, and Akhid Nuryati, he conveyed five important messages that need to be implemented by the DIY Regional Government ahead of Eid.
First, Eko encouraged strengthening mutual cooperation among agencies to guarantee public security. Eko invited the community to maintain tolerance and mutual respect, especially in responding to potential differences in the start of Ramadan or Shawwal.
“The DIY Regional Government needs to provide legal certainty so that there are no unilateral sweeping actions, thus creating harmony. Thank you to the community for realising tolerance and mutual respect so that we can fast with full joy,” he stated.
The second message is supervision of areas down to the village and sub-district levels, in cooperation with district/city governments, namely Kulon Progo, Bantul, Gunungkidul, Sleman, and Yogyakarta City. Third, Eko also highlighted Eid as a momentum to strengthen the people’s economy, with the note that the government does not burden the community with tax increases amid purchasing power that has not fully recovered.
“The DIY Regional Government should synergise with District/City Governments, expected to mobilise village heads to build social solidarity amid challenging economic conditions. This is important so that lower-level communities feel protected by the presence of the regional government as the main pillar,” Eko explained.
“Fourth, the spirit of mutual cooperation usually channelled through places of worship must be managed to support the local economy. Thus, the circulation of money during Ramadan and Shawwal can be directly felt by small business actors in the villages,” he added.
Finally, Eko stressed the importance of public services, particularly health and infrastructure readiness, to support a safe and secure Eid.