MALAYSIA: Every year, millions of families in Malaysia look forward to the much-anticipated reunion during the Chinese New Year (CNY). It’s a time for gathering, laughter, and good fortune “Traffic on the North-South Expressway, East Coast Expressway (LPT) 1, LPT 2, Sungai Besi Toll Plaza and Gombak Toll Plaza was reported to be smooth in both directions. “The traffic volume is expected to increase around midday in conjunction with Chinese New Year tomorrow,” the spokesperson said. Speed limit on all federal roads in Malaysia reduced to 80 km/h from Jan 28 to Feb 2 for Chinese New Year. works on roads during the six-day period to avoid disrupting traffic flow. PETALING JAYA – Highway users in Malaysia will enjoy a 50 per cent toll discount in conjunction with Chinese New Year festivities. The reduction will apply only for private vehicles at all toll PETALING JAYA: PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) expects daily highway traffic to increase to 2.2 million vehicles on peak days during the Chinese New Year festive season. GEORGE TOWN, Jan 26 — Penang police estimate that over 2.4 million vehicles will enter the state during this year’s Chinese New Year holidays. Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad said on average, around 200,000 vehicles are expected to travel in and out of the state daily, with the volume increasing as the Chinese New Year celebration PETALING JAYA: Traffic on the North-South Expressway (NSE) is smooth on Sunday (Jan 26), three days ahead of Chinese New Year next Wednesday (Jan 29) As of 11.05am, checks on traffic cameras PETALING JAYA, Jan 22 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) is adopting three strategic approaches to manage the increase in traffic on its highways during the Chinese New Year festive season, said PLUS managing director Datuk Nik Airina Nik Jaffar. Heavy traffic on Malaysia's highways as Chinese New Year hometown trips begin as well as from Feb 3 to Feb 5 when a massive reverse flow of traffic is expected. Malaysia reported Covid-19 PUTRAJAYA, Feb 7 — The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) expects an increase in traffic volume of up to 2.4 million vehicles daily starting tomorrow (February 8) in conjunction with the Chinese New Year celebration. In Malaysia, Chinese New Year is celebrated from 3–17 February this year with the first two days gazetted as public holidays. The Night Before Although proper celebrations begin on the first day, the night before is probably more important as family members from near and far return home for the reunion dinner to rekindle family ties and enjoy While it took about two hours for some drivers to reach Malaysia on Chinese New Year's day, one traveller with the username Aileen Hanna posted on Facebook how it took her four hours to travel Chinese New Year Traffic in Malaysia. On travelling during the Chinese New Year period, you should be well warned that the 2-3 days before the festival, massive traffic jams out of Kuala Lumpur city. In the worst case, it can take about 5 to 8 hours just to reach the city of Ipoh, which is usually only about 2 to 3 hours drive. With Chinese New Year around the corner, businesses in Johor are enjoying good sales, especially from Singaporeans. Malaysia to spend $48.8m to address traffic congestion at both Johor There are two main temples worth a visit during Chinese New Year. The first is Thean Hou Temple situated on Lorong Bellamy on top of Robson Heights. Every year the beautiful temple is decked out in literally thousands of red lanterns and visitors can enjoy free performances such as lion dance, cultural festivals and religious ceremonies. This will be the first Chinese New Year in a few years where travellers can go to Malaysia, after the Singapore-Johor Covid-19 border restrictions were lifted last year By Nur Hikmah Md Ali SINGAPORE: With the Chinese New Year long weekend approaching, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has advised travellers to expect heavy traffic at the Singapore-Malaysia land border. KUALA LUMPUR – The Transport Ministry today announced the road ban for goods-carrying vehicles on January 20 and 21 as well as January 24 and 25 to reduce traffic congestion during the Chinese New Year period. The snake is one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac and follows the just-ended Year of the Dragon. greeted the new year outside a temple in Malaysia’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday
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