JAKARTA - President Prabowo Subianto chaired a cabinet meeting at the State Palace with one of the main focuses on the readiness of the 1447 Hijriah Eid homecoming. In his instructions, Prabowo asked that the policy of discounted transportation prices be carried out as well as possible and TNI-Polri facilities be deployed to help the smooth flow of homecoming.

Prabowo asked the Minister of Transportation to ensure that discounts on plane tickets, trains, ships, and toll roads are actually implemented. He also emphasized the importance of good service at every point of departure and arrival.

"I ask the Minister of Transportation to ensure that the discount policy can be implemented as well as possible, whether it is a discount on plane tickets, trains, sea vessels and toll roads, and ensuring good service in every place," said Prabowo, Friday, March 13.

He also asked the TNI Commander and the National Police Chief to deploy the means owned by the TNI-Polri to help the smooth homecoming. According to the President, the navy, army, and police assets can be used with the coordination of the Ministry of Transportation.

The President also asked for the quality of services at rest areas, ports, airports, and stations to be improved. He emphasized that uncontrolled queues should be avoided. In addition, the availability of fuel, electricity supply, and internet networks is also requested to remain stable.

"Prioritize safety on the road. And prepare all aspects thoroughly," said Prabowo.

During the meeting, Prabowo asked the Minister of Transportation to report on the readiness for homecoming, the National Police Chief to convey the security and traffic conditions, and the Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources to report on the availability of fuel and mitigation steps to face the world crisis. The President Director of PT Pertamina was also asked to be on standby if additional explanations were needed.


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