Ministry of Immigration and Corrections Facilitates Group Mudik Journey to Reduce Traffic Congestion
The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (Kemenimipas) has facilitated employees and their families to undertake a group mudik journey, aimed at reducing the volume of motor vehicle congestion on homecoming routes and mitigating potential traffic jams. Minister of Immigration and Corrections Agus Andrianto launched the initiative at the Kemenimipas complex on Jalan Rasuna Said, South Jakarta.
The group mudik, organised to mark Eid al-Fitr 1 Shawwal 1447 Hijriah, carries the theme “Prima Mudik, Meaningful Silaturahmi” (meaningful family visits). Minister Agus stated that the programme represents the ministry’s commitment to its employees and families, whilst simultaneously supporting the government’s policy to regulate travel flow during the mudik season.
“This is the second year of the group mudik programme. Certainly, this is our effort to provide facilities to our extended family, to help reduce the financial burden incurred during mudik, whilst also supporting the government’s programme to prevent traffic congestion,” he explained, according to the Kemenimipas official website on Saturday (14 March 2026).
The group mudik was held on Friday, 13 March. Minister Agus instructed bus drivers transporting the mudik participants not to rush and to prioritise road safety.
“I urge the drivers to be careful and not to hurry. Eid is still two weeks away, so take it slowly and maintain safety. And do not forget to wear helmets when riding motorcycles whilst at your hometowns. Please ensure safety,” said Minister Agus.
According to the Kemenimipas Secretary General Asep Kurnia, the 2026 Group Mudik programme provides 17 buses serving 6 routes, namely Lampung (1 bus), Palembang (1 bus), Surabaya (5 buses), Yogyakarta (4 buses), Solo (3 buses), and Semarang (3 buses). Of 803 total registrants, 661 participants have been verified to participate in the group mudik programme, comprising employees, family members, civil service trainees, contract workers, and interns.
Several strategic partners of Kemenimipas assisted in organising the group mudik, particularly in providing vehicles. These partners include Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI), the State Electricity Company (PLN), Solusi Bangun Indonesia, and ParagonCorp.
The group mudik is part of Kemenimipas’ activities during Ramadan. Other activities during the month include Ramadan outreach visits, distribution of social assistance, distribution of breaking-fast meals, and collection of alms and voluntary donations for the community and families of programme beneficiaries.
Minister Agus hopes that employees will complete their mudik journey smoothly and safely, strengthen family bonds, and return to the capital with renewed motivation to continue serving society.