Returning Rage

Prior to the Lebaran holiday, public transportation invariably disappoints people. These days, even buying a ticket is preceded by rioting.

December 18, 2001

Towards the Muslim post-fasting Idul Fitri festivity every year, these touching moments will return. People with tired, pale and pallid faces queue before a ticket window to buy inter-city bus, train or sea tickets. They may have to queue for hours or even spend the night there, especially when Idul Fitri and Christmas, like this year, are only several days apart.

Lebaran and Christmas come every year. Strangely, this ugly sight returns every yea

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