PALEMBANG - The Provincial Government of South Sumatra (Sumsel) has ensured that all regional heads in its area will comply with the travel ban abroad during the Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 periods. This prohibition was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (Kemendagri) as a measure to anticipate potential disasters.
Assistant I of the South Sumatra Regional Secretariat, Apriyadi explained that the ban from the Minister of Home Affairs, Tito Karnavian, requires regional heads to remain in their respective areas until January 15, 2026.
"There is a directive so that regional heads do not leave the place until January 15. This means that they are not allowed to go abroad. Travel permits are only given by the Minister of Home Affairs," said Apriyadi, quoted from ANTARA, Friday, December 12, 2025.
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Apriyadi added that the Minister of Home Affairs had given a very strict warning regarding this rule. Regional heads who violate can be subject to administrative sanctions, warnings, and temporary dismissal, referring to cases that have occurred in a regent in Aceh.
"The circular letter from the Minister of Home Affairs already exists, then it is reaffirmed through the zoom coordination meeting," he explained.
In addition to ensuring compliance with travel bans, the South Sumatra Provincial Government is also asked to be prepared for potential disaster impacts, especially floods and landslides. South Sumatra has mapped a number of areas that are considered disaster-prone, including South OKU, North Musi Rawas, Pagar Alam, Empat Lawang, and parts of Muara Enim.
"The governor has instructed regents and mayors in areas with potential disasters to anticipate early on, especially after disasters in Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra," concluded Apriyadi, confirming that this step was taken to ensure the preparedness of local governments and protection of the community in the midst of geographical conditions and current weather.
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