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Smooth traffic flow on all major highways this morning

Smooth traffic flow on all major highways this morning

The Star08-06-2025
KUALA LUMPUR: Traffic flow is reported to be smooth on all major highways nationwide as of 9am on Sunday (June 8).
A Malaysian Highway Authority spokesman said traffic is smooth flowing on the North-South Expressway (PLUS), the East Coast Highway (LPT) 1 and 2 as well as all toll roads around the Klang Valley.
He added that this was because many have yet to return home after the Aidiladha celebration and school holidays.
A total of 30 smart lanes have been activated along the PLUS Highway today to ensure smooth traffic flow.
The public can obtain the latest traffic updates via PLUSLine at 1-800-88-0000 or the LLM hotline at 03- 8738 3098/03-8738 3097 as well as via the X account @plustrafik and @llmtrafik.
Meanwhile, in Kelantan, the situation at the Gua Musang-Kuala Lipis road and the Kelantan-Terengganu border is also the same despite a slight increase in the number of vehicles on Sunday morning. - Bernama
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