No road closures for Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting, says Fahmi
"There will be no road closures for this event. However, for the 47th Asean Summit scheduled in October, more information will be provided as the date approaches."
Previously, a large-scale dry run involving traffic control and road closures in preparation for the 46th Asean Summit 2025 was conducted.
Five highways and 25 roads across the capital were affected during the summit.
Among the affected routes were those linking Kuala Lumpur International Airport and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang to the city centre, official accommodation venues, the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC) and Istana Negara.
The affected highways were Maju Expressway, Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway, Ampang–Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway, Shah Alam Expressway and the SMART Tunnel.
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