To prevent the annual tradition of Ramadan mudik, The Transportation Ministry has restricted all types of passenger travel by air, sea, land as well as railway to and from regions that had imposed large-scale social restrictions (PSBB) and those that had been declared COVID-19 red zones, The Jakarta Post reports.
The ban is already in effect and will be in place until June 1st for non-essential air travel and May 31st for land travel—both for public and private transport. Toll, national and provincial roads would remain open but checkpoints would be set up at several locations to prevent 'mudik' movement.
Until May 7th, those who insist on going home for mudik will be ordered to return to their point of departure but after that, violators will be sanctioned with a fine of up to Rp. 100 million or 1 year of jail time.
Initially planned for two weeks from April 10th to April 23rd, 2020, DKI Jakarta Governor, Anies Baswedan, has officially extended the Large-Scale Social Restriction (PSBB) in DKI Jakarta for four weeks until May 22nd, 2020 following the ever-growing number of COVID-19 positive cases in DKI Jakarta.
I urge you to keep checking in and navigate through our articles and resources on #stayathome tips and activity ideas. Such as this stress and boredom busting tips for both you and your kids; our favorite educational toys to keep your family busy; and some travel inspiration to keep your wanderlust alive in the back burner. Because this too, shall pass!
Last but not least, we'd like to wish you a blessed beginning of Ramadan. May we find peace and much needed perseverance to help us get through this uncertain time. Stay healthy and stay well! Cheers,
Jessica Januarty
Chief Operating Officers
www.WhatsNewIndonesia.com
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