Indonesia's annual exodus starts ahead of Eid al-Fitr festivities
Millions travelling to their home town in a mass exodus known locally as "mudik", and usually marked by hours of traffic jams.
Tue Apr 09 2024
Millions of Indonesians travel in annual Eid exodus
Indonesia's transport ministry has predicted up to 123 million people will travel for Eid this year.
Thu Apr 20 2023
Millions of Indonesians leave major cities for raya
The festive season exodus or "mudik" where millions of Indonesians working in major cities rush for their hometowns to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri reached its peak today.
Sat Apr 30 2022
Indonesia bans "mudik" starting today
The move is to curb the spread of COVID-19 that had spiked after major public holidays in the past.
Thu May 06 2021
Indonesia imposes ban on Aidilfitri 'mudik' to curb COVID-19
The Indonesian government has announced a ban on 'mudik' or returning to hometown to celebrate the 1442H Aidilfitri, in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Mar 26 2021
Indonesia prohibits Ramadan mass exodus to contain COVID-19 outbreak
Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Tuesday announced the prohibition of the mass exodus tradition, locally known as "mudik", to curb the spread of COVID-19 ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
Tue Apr 21 2020
Jakarta extends state of emergency after surge in coronavirus cases
The state of emergency, imposed on March 20 to try to slow the spread of the virus in Southeast Asias biggest city, would be extended until April 19.
Sat Mar 28 2020
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024