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 asked all parties to carefully prepare for the 2023 Idul Fitri homebound exodus (mudik). It is estimated that the number of travelers will increase by 46 percent from 2022.

A number of parties have been involved in preparing for this year's Christmas celebration. The health protocols should be maintained even though a number of churches have increased the sizes of congregations.