"I know we have done many things, especially related ministers who are in charge of this matter. However, a week before Idul Fitri, we must make sure that our preparations are adequate and we can give the public the best possible services," the president said at a cabinet meeting to discuss the government`s preparations for the Idul Fitri exodus season 2011.
The head of sate also instructed cooperation and coordination among all ministries and other government institutions in serving home-bound travelers for the sake of their smooth and safe journeys.
"My hope is that we can give support and establish cooperation," the president said.
President Yudhoyono and First Lady Ani Yudhoyono and several ministers were scheduled to begin a Ramadan safari by visiting a number of regions in West Java and Central Java, on August 26.
"The president plans to go on a Ramadan safari," Julian Aldrin Pasha said on Friday (Aug 19) at the presidential office.
"It will be to a number of areas that can be reached by land from Jakarta, perhaps to Central Java, and Yogyakarta," he said, adding that during the fasting month the president had a number of things to do, including religion-related activities.
The president and his entourage will visit among other things
Cianjur, Purwokerto and Tegal.
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