Kuala lumpur: The Bukit Kayu Hitam Immigration, Customs, Quarantine and Security (ICQS) Complex is experiencing unusual congestion due to a surge in vehicles heading to Thailand during the school holidays and the long festive break.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Bukit Kayu Hitam Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) commander SAC Mohd Nasaruddin M. Nasir stated that the congestion began yesterday and is expected to continue until September 21. He reported an extraordinary congestion at the private vehicle exit lane at the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS Complex. This situation is attributed to an overwhelming number of vehicles heading to neighboring Thailand, mainly due to the school holiday season and the Malaysia Day public holiday.

Movement statistics revealed that 21,971 individuals entered and exited through the ICQS Complex yesterday. Among them, 4,941 individuals of various nationalities, including Malaysian, Thai, Indonesian, Chinese, and Indian, entered Malaysia, while 17,030 individuals departed for Thailand.

To address the congestion, AKPS has activated the Quick Response Team and deployed extra duty officers to control traffic flow in the ICQS area. The agency is cooperating with the police and other enforcement agencies to ensure that the checkpoint, which operates from 6 am to midnight, is tightly monitored.

Continuous close monitoring is being carried out on the ground to ensure the overall situation remains under control. AKPS advises all travelers passing through the Bukit Kayu Hitam ICQS to fully cooperate with enforcement personnel and to plan their journey well, taking into account the waiting times. Compliance with enforcement instructions is essential for the safety and smooth passage of all parties.