Jakarta, Sept. 2 -- Minister of Home Affairs Tito Karnavian has urged all regional heads and members of local legislative councils (DPRD) to postpone overseas trips in order to stay focused on conditions in their respective regions.

"I have also requested that all overseas travel by regional heads and DPRD members be postponed," Tito said after attending a Regional Inflation Control Meeting at the Ministry of Home Affairs office here on Tuesday.

He explained that regional officials normally need ministry approval before traveling abroad. However, for the time being, such permits will not be issued.

"Normally, permission would be granted by the Ministry of Home Affairs, but for now, all applications will be put on hold," he stated.

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