Jakarta, May 5 -- President Prabowo Subianto on Monday said that the 2025 Eid al-Fitr homecoming exodus ran smoothly and was the best on record.

"The Eid al-Fitr homecoming went smoothly. I received a report that our homecoming this year was the best in history," he informed at a Cabinet meeting at the Presidential Palace in Jakarta.

According to Prabowo, the number of accidents during this year's Eid al-Fitr homecoming period was the lowest on record and reflected a decrease of 30 percent. Meanwhile, the number of home-bound travelers increased compared to the previous year, he highlighted.

He added that the smooth homecoming reflects the success of control measures, and not a decline in public interest.

He also lauded several offici...