PDRM has announced that phased traffic diversions and dispersal measures across several major roads in Kuala Lumpur have begun and will continue until tomorrow as part of the full rehearsal for the 47th ASEAN Summit, which takes place this October 26 to 28.
According to Bukit Aman traffic investigation and enforcement department (JSPT) director Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri, the road closures will last for 45 minutes and will take place twice during both days (today, October 23 and tomorrow, Friday, October 24), from 8.00 am to 8.45 am and from 7.00 pm to 7.45 pm, as Bernama reports.
He said the rehearsals are a critical part of ensuring the smooth and orderly movement of official delegations during the actual event. “They are essential to ensure the flawless execution of route management, personnel deployment and convoy movements. As such, the public is advised to avoid the affected routes during the rehearsal, follow the instructions of traffic personnel and temporary signboards, and also to consider using public transport,” he said.
He added that 1,111 traffic police officers and personnel have been deployed for the purposes, and they will be responsible for traffic control, VIP escort duties and enforcement operations throughout the summit.
As reported earlier, the public service department (JPA) is allowing civil servants to work from home during over this period to reduce traffic congestion. Around 70 schools will shift to online classes for the same reason, and the ministry of higher education (MoHE) has also allowed higher education institutions around the Klang Valley the option to conduct classes online during the period. Details on the city roads and highways that will be closed here.
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