Jakarta, April 1 -- The Indonesian Ministry of Population and Family Development is preparing an action plan to anticipate the rising trend of urbanization every year, particularly following the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

The plan was drafted during a coordination meeting with 15 ministries and agencies in Jakarta on Wednesday.

"The urgency of this meeting stems from the fact that urbanization is not just a seasonal issue occurring during Eid and the return flow; it also impacts regional planning if not properly anticipated," the ministry's secretary, Budi Setiyono, said.

He pointed out that Jakarta sees an influx of approximately 16,000 new residents annually due to rural-to-urban migration. This growth must be managed across various sector...