Malaysian Highways Brace for Traffic Surge Tonight

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – June 5, 2025 – Malaysian highways are expected to see increased traffic tonight, according to a report by Berita RTM. The official TikTok account of Berita RTM released a video featuring an interview with Khairl Firdaus Khalid of the Lembaga Lebuhraya Malaysia (LLM). "Traffic is expected to increase tonight, especially heading east," reported the news anchor. Khalid, speaking from the LLM Traffic Management Center in Bangi, confirmed the expectation of higher traffic volume. He noted that the increase is due to people returning home for Aidil Adha celebrations. The video showed live footage from several major highway locations, including Plaza Tol Sungai Besi and Jalan Duta Toll, illustrating the current traffic flow. Khalid also provided the LLM’s contact number for real-time updates, urging drivers to stay informed. The report concludes with an estimated 2.4 million vehicles expected on the roads by midnight.