‘Mudik’ travelers barred from returning to Jakarta without permits

The National Police are tightening security at all mudik (exodus) checkpoints to monitor post-Idul Fitri traffic. They say they will not allow people who have left Jakarta to return without an Exit and Entry Permit (SIKM).

“People wishing to enter Jakarta are required to obtain a permit from the Jakarta administration and the police. Otherwise, they will be told to turn back,” National Police traffic corps head Insp. Gen. Istiono said on Monday, as quoted by kompas.com.

Previously, Jakarta Governor Anies Baswedan issued a decree barring Jakarta residents from leaving Greater Jakarta without an SIKM to curb the transmission of COVID-19.

National Police traffic corps operational head Sr. Comr. Benyamin said the regulation would apply even to those with Jakarta ID cards.

In accordance with Gubernatorial Decree No. 47/2020 on travel limitations out of and into Greater Jakarta, train operator PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) is also requiring passengers to obtain an SIKM to board trains headed toward the region. 

"All train passengers leaving from or going to Jakarta, including those who have already obtained tickets, must get a Jakarta Exit and Entry Permit,” PT KAI wrote on its official Twitter account @KAI121 on Monday. 

Any passengers who do not meet the requirements will be prevented from continuing the trip. “Tickets can be canceled and refunded 100 percent,” the company added. (aly)

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