Bakauheni (Antara Bali) - Thousands of people migrated from Sumatra to Java after post-fasting Idul Fitri or Lebaran holidays this year, according to data at a command post here.

Data at Bakauheni ferry port's command post showed that a total of 41,515 thousand travelers have until 8 a.m on Sunday returned to Jakarta from Sumatra.

Many of the travelers brought family members, relatives or friends to Jakarta.

Marsila (38), one of the pedestrian ferry passengers, said she was returning to Jakarta not alone but was accompanied by friends who intended to try their luck in Jakarta. "Yes, I am traveling back to Jakarta not alone. I was alone when I went to hometown to celebrate the Idul Fitri holidays," she said. (*/M038)




: M. Irfan Ilmie

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