Indonesia: More tests, local monitoring as authorities step up virus prevention as ‘mudik’ travelers return


A joint team of police, military, transportation agency and Public Orders Agency (Satpol PP) personnel stops and checks a vehicle about to board a ferry at Bakauheni Port in Lampung on May 8. - Jakarta Post/ANN

JAKARTA, May 15 (Jakarta Post/ANN): Authorities are gearing up measures to prevent a surge of Covid-19 confirmed cases amid the return of mudik (exodus) travelers from their hometown following the Idul Fitri (Hari Raya) holiday.

The government predicted that people would travel back, also known as arus balik (counter-exodus), between Sunday and May 20.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In Aseanplus News

Ruhainies apologises to Aliff Aziz's estranged wife Bella Astillah, hopes to meet her 'to clear the air'
Samsung faces Pakistan smartphone shortage after winning debut
Zoo, forced to close over animal cruelty, reborn as rehab centre
Heatstroke kills 30 in kingdom
Tough job ferrying voting machines
Thousands pray for rain amid heatwave
Beating US in sci-tech
‘Golden rice’ production blocked over safety fears
Spices Board probes pesticide complaints
Breaking a sweat over intense heat

Others Also Read