KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic on several major highways nationwide was heavy as of 5pm on Monday (March 23) as city dwellers returned to the capital after the Aidilfitri holidays. In the southern region, heavy congestion was reported in Johor, particularly from Machap to Yong Peng heading north, with queues stretching nearly 20 kilometres. "Traffic on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway (KLK) was congested only in the westbound direction (towards Kuala Lumpur), while eastbound traffic remained smooth,” the spokesperson said. Traffic volume was also high along a 15-kilometre stretch from Karak to the Bentong Toll Plaza and extending to Lintang. Vehicles were moving slowly for about nine kilometres after the Genting Sempah Tunnel towards the Gombak Toll Plaza before entering the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2).

Source: The Star March 23, 2026 14:40 UTC