Kumham Imipas Sends Off 912 Participants on Collective Mudik Journey to Java and Sumatra
Jakarta (ANTARA) — The Coordinating Ministry for Law, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections (Kumham Imipas) has dispatched 912 participants from its constituent ministries in the 2026 Collective Mudik programme from Jakarta on Thursday, 12 March.
Twenty-two buses were arranged to transport the travellers to various destinations in Java and Sumatra.
Deputy Minister of Law Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej seized the opportunity to advise participants to maintain their health throughout the journey, upon arrival at their hometowns, and upon return following the Idul Fitri break. He also commended all parties involved in the programme.
“Thank you to the partners who have participated in this collective mudik programme. God willing, you will arrive safely at your destinations and return to the ministry to work again with safety as well,” said the official, commonly known as Eddy.
Meanwhile, the General Bureau Chief of the Ministry of Law Risman Somantri explained that the collective mudik programme represents the ministry’s commitment to employee welfare and family wellbeing. In addition to providing safe and comfortable travel facilities, the programme aims to reduce the use of motorcycles on mudik routes to improve traveller safety.
“This activity is being organised to facilitate safe, comfortable, and organised travel for employees and families,” said Risman.
He highlighted that safety is the top priority. The committee prepared 22 buses with strict road worthiness standards. All buses underwent a ramp check to verify vehicle safety, including inspections of brakes, tyres, lights, and documentation.
Drivers and crew members have undergone health examinations and are ensured adequate rest periods and freedom from the influence of harmful substances. The committee deployed medical and security teams throughout the journey. Each fleet was equipped with first aid kits and 24-hour emergency contacts to ensure safe travel to destinations.
All participants received packed rice, iftar refreshments, vitamins, and medications during the journey.
The 22 buses serve several routes, namely Jakarta-Palembang (one bus), Jakarta-Lampung (one bus), Jakarta-Padang (one bus), Jakarta-Yogyakarta (six buses), Jakarta-Semarang (four buses), and Jakarta-Surabaya (nine buses).
The programme received full support through corporate social responsibility (CSR) from several partners, including Bank Negara Indonesia, Bank Rakyat Indonesia, Bank Mandiri, Telkom Indonesia, Jasa Marga, Taspen, and Mandiri Taspen.
In addition to the deputy minister, the event was attended by Deputy Coordinator Kumham Imipas Otto Hasibuan and Secretary General of the Ministry of Human Rights Novita Ilmaris.