KUALA LUMPUR, May 7 — A large tree in downtown Kuala Lumpur just outside the Concorde Hotel on Jalan Sultan Ismail suddenly toppled this afternoon, likely due to the strong winds and lashing rain. Advertisement The tree branches fell on the monorail tracks between the Bukit Nanas and Raja Chulan station and the line is … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, April 13 — Traffic flow is reported to be slow on major highways as of 1 pm today as more people head back to the capital on the fourth day of Aidilfitri. A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), spokesman said, traffic is building up on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway (KLK) towards Kuala Lumpur from … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 — Traffic flow on several major highways was reported to be smooth as of 10pm today. However, a Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesman said vehicles are reported to be moving slowly from Rawang to Sungai Buaya due to an accident involving several vehicles and a pedestrian. “So far only the emergency … Read more
SUNGAI BESI, April 2 — Transport Minister Anthony Loke has today slammed allegations that authorities are issuing traffic summons as a way to fulfil their key performance indicators (KPI). He insisted that the only KPI that applies to authorities under his ministry is to reduce traffic accidents. “There is no KPI from the Transport Ministry, … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 — Today’s Dewan Rakyat sitting will focus on issues concerning traffic congestion, increasing padi yields, and raising allowances for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). According to the Order Paper on the Parliament’s official website, the issue of traffic congestion will be raised by Datuk Nik Muhammad Zawawi Salleh (PN-Pasir … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 — The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) has instructed all highway concessionaires to make thorough preparations, especially during peak hours, to ensure highway users have comfortable, safe and smooth travels throughout Ramadan. Its director-general, Datuk Sazali Harun, said in a statement today LLM anticipated an increase in traffic volume on tolled highways … Read more
KARACHI, March 8 — Revving round a dusty oval in the heart of Pakistan’s largest city, women on motorbikes practise looping a row of safety cones, their helmets securing colourful headscarves in place. It is a rare sight in the culturally conservative country, where women are typically relegated to the back seats of cars or … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 — A total of 17 main roads around the capital city will be closed for the 2024 OCBC Cycle Kuala Lumpur (KL) cycling event on Sunday (March 3). Among the roads involved are Jalan Raja Laut; Jalan Leboh Ampang; Jalan Mushi Abdullah; Jalan Dang Wangi; Jalan Sultan Ismail; Jalan Tun Perak; … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 — The reduction of up to 50 per cent in compound payment for traffic offences offered by the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to visitors at the Central Zone Madani Rakyat Programme is only for selected offences. According to the official Malaysia Madani Facebook page, the discount rate is not applicable for … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — Traffic flow on several major expressways was reported to be slow-moving following an increased number of vehicles heading towards the capital as the long holiday in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration ends today. A spokesperson from the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) said that, as of 8pm today, traffic … Read more
