Aidil Adha Holiday Brings Major Traffic Jams to Malaysian Highways

Aidil Adha Holiday Causes Major Traffic Congestion in Malaysia Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – The Aidil Adha holiday on June 8th, 2025, led to significant traffic congestion on major highways across Malaysia. According to a report by Berita RTM, traffic began to build around 11 am, impacting numerous routes. "The traffic is particularly slow from Lentang to Bukit Tinggi due to the uphill gradient," stated Fatihah Rahim, a spokesperson for the Malaysian highway authority (LLM). The LLM anticipates that approximately 2.4 million vehicles will use major highways during the peak hours of the holiday exodus. The congestion was particularly severe on the East Coast Highway, with traffic moving at a snail's pace for nearly 24 kilometers in some areas. Similar slowdowns were reported on other routes, including the highway from Gombak to Kuala Kangsar and the route from Simpang Pulai to Gua Tempurung. Rahim urged drivers to exercise caution and plan their journeys carefully, using the LLM's various platforms for real-time traffic updates. Despite the congestion, the LLM actively managed the situation and provided real-time updates to help drivers navigate the roads more efficiently. The situation is expected to improve as the holiday period concludes.