Peopled tended to look for places where they could build better lives. The phenomenon of domestic migration to eastern Indonesia, especially Jayapura, was due to economic motives.

Migration destinations in Indonesia have changed over the last decade. Major cities, such as Jakarta, are no longer the main migration destinations. Most migrants have shifted to buffer zones.

With only 50 percent of travelers having returned to Java to date, traffic authorities remain vigilant over the traffic surge to untangle any congestion.

The government expected return traffic to peak between Monday evening (24/4/2023) and Wednesday morning (26/4/2023).

While relieving homesickness, mudik and halal bihalal, with all the existing limitations, can strengthen a sense of brotherhood.

Mobility during this year’s mudik (exodus) is expected to pick up on Tuesday (18/4/2023). To curb traffic congestion, one-way and contraflow traffic policies will be implemented starting 2 p.m. today.

The government has estimated that more than 123 million people will make their mudik (exodus) trip this year. If the prediction is correct, it will be the largest homebound journey in history.

The government urges the community to go home using public transportation because it is more comfortable, has a definite departure schedule and is free of traffic jams