Pontianak City Government Map Traffic Security, Highlight Kapuas I Bridge And Mall During Takbiran

The Pontianak area on the Kapuas River is connected by a bridge. (Between)

PONTIANAK - Pontianak Mayor Edi Rusdi Kamtono claimed to have mapped the points that became security locations related to the 2022 Eid homecoming.

Edi said that the point to anticipate the homecoming flow was at Dwikora Port and public transportation terminals.

"Making Pontianak City remain conducive so that community activities can run smoothly, especially during Eid al-Fitr celebrations," said Edi Rusdi Kamtoni after the Cross-Sectoral Coordination Meeting (Rakor) for Eid 1443 Hijriah Security in Pontianak, Tuesday, April 26.

Then with regard to traffic security, he said, the thing that needs to be anticipated is the congestion that often occurs on the Kapuas I Bridge, then the impact of pavement construction on Jalan Ahmad Yani which is still under construction.

"I ask the Satker of the National Road Center to tidy up the signs and their security to prevent accidents and congestion on the road," he said, quoting Antara.

Then before Lebaran 2022, there was a surge in the number of visitors at shopping centers and markets in Pontianak City, which were not only crowded with Pontianak residents, but also from surrounding districts who came to shop for various Lebaran needs.

"Until the night of Eid al-Fitr celebrations, these places are still crowded. This is what we need to anticipate, especially traffic jams and security disturbances such as pickpockets, snatching and other criminal acts," said Edi.

Meanwhile, the Pontianak City Police Chief, Kombes (Pol) Andi Herindra explained, in the context of securing Eid Al-Fitr 1443 Hijri, his party held the Ketupat Kapuas 2022 Operation in the jurisdiction of the Pontianak City Police.

The Ketupat Kapuas operation was held for 12 days, from April 29 to May 9, 2022. "We have six posts, consisting of five security posts and one integrated post which will focus on Dwikora Port," he said.