Minister Arifah Urges Travellers to Remain Alert During Homecoming Journey
Jakarta — Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Minister Arifah Fauzi has urged homecoming travellers to remain vigilant throughout their journeys in order to ensure their safety.
“We urge travellers to remain alert during their journeys, including by not carrying excessive valuables, in order to safeguard their security,” Arifah stated in her remarks in Jakarta on Saturday.
She made these comments whilst inspecting mudik (homecoming) facilities and infrastructure at Pasar Senen railway station in Jakarta on Friday (13 March).
The minister also requested that should members of the public experience or witness violence or other incidents during their homecoming journey, they should immediately report it through the SAPA 129 helpline service or the nearest mudik complaint post so that action can be taken promptly.
The inspection was conducted to ensure that the facilities and transportation services provided by PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) during the Eid al-Fitr 1447 Hijra holiday period run smoothly and provide a sense of security, comfort, and hospitality for women and children.
The minister also greeted women and children who would be undertaking the homecoming journey to their hometowns. The Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection Minister had the opportunity to see off one of the train services that would transport homecoming travellers, and witnessed a dance performance by KAI Pariwisata.
“The readiness of facilities and infrastructure to support the specific needs and protection of women and children during the mudik period has proceeded well through the support of various parties, ranging from transportation operators, service personnel, to relevant stakeholders,” she said.
Meanwhile, Pasar Senen Grand Station Chief Leno Yusandri stated that the station continues to ensure facility readiness for passengers during the Eid al-Fitr holiday period.
“We are committed to providing safe and comfortable services for all passengers, including women and children. Various facilities such as lactation rooms, children’s play areas, health facilities, as well as enhanced service personnel support continue to be prepared so that the public’s homecoming journeys can proceed smoothly,” said Leno.