JAKARTA - Thousands of pilgrims were officially sent to West Sumatra (Sumbar) in the Pulang Basimo 2026 program. Those who took part in this second wave of departure were residents of Sumbar who were abroad.
Coordinator of Pulang Basamo 2026, Muhammad Reza Ikhwan, explained that participants in Pulang Basimo 2026 registered through an online mechanism. Registration was deliberately made through an online system so that it could reach West Sumatra residents throughout Indonesia.
"So why are we using online? Because with this online use, we can reach out to expatriates, not only in Jabodetabek, but outside Jabodetabek we can also reach out," said Reza Ikhwan when releasing the Pulang Basimo migrant group at the parliament complex, Jakarta, Sunday, March 15.
Reza Ikhwan revealed that the participants who went the farthest in this program were from Samarinda and Bali. They applied directly through the Pulang Basamo 2026 program partner, namely Loket.com.
"So, within an hour, as soon as we open registration on our website, the tickets are gone. So, it's like bringing a ticket, buying a concert ticket," he said.
In that moment, Reza Ikhwan expressed his gratitude to the West Sumatra Police who participated in escorting the departure of the Pulang Basamo 2026 homecoming since the first wave until now.
"So that the homecoming journey of the first and second waves can run smoothly, to the destination, with regular time, the right time, and a smooth journey," he said.
Meanwhile, the West Sumatra Police Chief Brig. Gen. Solihin said that the escort for the Pulang Basamo 2026 homecoming group was in accordance with the instructions of the National Police Chief General Listyo Sigit Prabowo to serve the community.
He said the bus carrying the group of travelers would be escorted until they arrived in West Sumatra. In fact, the arrival of the group of travelers will be greeted directly by a number of regional police chiefs.
"There will be three checkpoints, namely in Lampung, in Lembang City, in Kasihukara City, the second in Upamata, in Jakarta City, in Padang City, there are high cliffs. Later there will be broken down again according to the purpose of Eid," he said.
Solihin ensured that there were no obstacles in the journey of the Pulang Basamo 2026 homecoming entourage. Moreover, the escort of the bus is carried out in stages.
"Security has been checked, both vehicles must be checked. Both completeness, machines, all checked. So they are already in vehicles that are used, suitable for use," he said.
"God willing, there will be no obstacles, because later there will be communication. Every place will be guarded in stages, later there will be Polda Metro Jaya, Polda Lampung, Polda South Sumatra, Polda Jambi, and Polda Sumbar," said Solihin.
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