Indonesia suspends all travel throughout Ramadan and Eid
26 April, 2020
Indonesia has banned travel through the entire holy month of Ramadan.
The united states with the world's largest Muslim population has put virtually all international and domestic travel on hold until June in an attempt to avoid the spread of Covid-19.
The restrictions on travel were announced in the beginning of Ramadan, the Muslim holy month. They are set to avoid millions of residents residing in Indonesia's big cities from travelling through the entire country, or internationally, to be with their own families for Eid celebrations.
Flights is suspended until Monday, June 1, sea travel until Monday, June 8 and all passenger train services are on hold until Monday, June 15.
The ban does not connect with emergency services or cargo.
Indonesia has the highest number of mosques on the globe and Ramadan is normally an essential and busy time for them, but this season they'll remain quiet as congregational prayers are also banned.
Jakarta, the administrative centre of Indonesia reaches the centre of the country's Covid-19 outbreak. Up to now 8,607 coronavirus cases have already been recorded over the archipelago nation after only 64,000 tests.
Hotels and resorts close across Bali
Bali, one of Indonesia's most popular holiday destinations, is struggling to survive without tourists. Bali is the country's tourism gem and the island relies heavily on tourism revenue.
Visitor numbers to Bali in February had fallen 20 %, and these figures are projected to have worsened in March and April.
Despite much lower confirmed cases of Covid-19 than other areas of Indonesia, hotels and resorts across Bali have closed as a result of the pandemic.
Those that remain open have less than 10 per cent occupancy, based on the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association.
Source: www.thenational.ae
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