A TOTAL 2.67 million vehicles are expected to use major highways during peak days in conjunction with Deepavali, which will be celebrated on October 20.
The Malaysian Highways Authority (LLM) in a statement said that a total of 2.2 million vehicles are expected to use highways under PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS), the KL-Karak Highway (170,000 vehicles), the East Coast Expressway Phase 1 (90,000 vehicles), the East Coast Expressway Phase 2 (40,000 vehicles), and the West Coast Expressway (170,000 vehicles).
“LLM expects an increase in traffic volume on major highways from as early as Thursday, October 16, 2025 for travellers heading to the North, South and East Coast,” it said.
An additional 170,000 vehicles are forecast for the KL-Karak Highway.
LLM expects an increase in traffic volume on major highways from as early as Thursday, October 16, 2025 and the surge will affect travellers heading to the North, South, and East Coast regions.
To cope with the surge, LLM has instructed all highway concessionaires to make thorough preparations so that highway journeys are safe and smooth.
Highway operators must ensure there are no lane closures from October 17 to 23 except for emergency work, while smart lanes will be activated at 29 identified locations on the North-South Expressway.
Toll collection systems must function properly to avoid congestion at toll plazas.
LLM also welcomed Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement during the tabling of the 2026 Budget yesterday regarding a 50 per cent toll discount in conjunction with Deepavali. – October 12, 2025
