Traffic on PLUS highways up 14% with travel ban lifted
PETALING JAYA: When interstate travel was permitted yesterday, for the first time since January, PLUS highways saw an overall traffic increase by 14%, health minister Khairy Jamaluddin said. In a tweet, Khairy said that north-bound traffic was up 20.5%, while south-bound traffic increased by 15.4%. Within the Klang Valley, traffic…
PETALING JAYA: When interstate travel was permitted yesterday, for the first time since January, PLUS highways saw an overall traffic increase by 14%, health minister Khairy Jamaluddin said.
In a tweet, Khairy said that north-bound traffic was up 20.5%, while south-bound traffic increased by 15.4%. Within the Klang Valley, traffic on the roads rose 9.7%, he said.
“We will continuously monitor disease patterns & mobility data to predict potential outbreaks,” he said.
“Highway concessionaires will also be reminded to ensure high-risk settings like suraus (at rest stops) are well-ventilated and well marked for social distancing in anticipation of the weekend exodus on our highways.”
On Sunday, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the easing of interstate travel restrictions for the fully vaccinated, as well as the lifting of restrictions for immunised Malaysians to travel overseas.
Both relaxations came into force yesterday. While fully vaccinated Malaysians can leave the country without seeking permission, they are still subject to quarantine requirements upon their return. — Free Malaysia Today