Kuala lumpur: Traffic on several major highways across the nation was reported to be slow-moving and experiencing delays as of 1.30 pm today. This follows the final day of a 50 percent toll discount, which was announced by the government on February 7, in conjunction with the 2026 Chinese New Year celebration.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, a spokesperson for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) stated that weather conditions were favourable, but traffic volume had increased significantly along key routes. On the North-South Expressway (PLUS) route E1, northbound traffic is moving slowly from Sungkai to Bidor and from Tapah to Gopeng. Similarly, on PLUS route E2, northbound traffic is slow-moving from Senai to Kulai, Seremban to Bandar Ainsdale, and after the Sungai Besi Toll Plaza towards the city centre. Southbound traffic is congested from Nilai to the Seremban Rest and Treatment (RnR) area and from Senawang to Pedas Linggi.
Traffic along the Johor Causeway is also reported to be slow northbound, from the Woodlands Customs, Immigration and Quarantine (CIQ) Complex in Singapore towards the Sultan Iskandar Building in Johor Bahru. Meanwhile, on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Highway, eastbound traffic is moving slowly from after the Gombak Toll Plaza to the Genting Sempah Tunnel.
The LLM has advised motorists to remain fully attentive while driving, maintain a safe distance from vehicles ahead, and stay alert for any obstacles along their route. Road users are also reminded to signal in advance before changing lanes to help prevent accidents and ensure smoother traffic flow.
For the latest traffic updates, motorists can contact the hotline at 1-800-88-7752 from 7 am to 10 pm, or access the official LLM Info Trafik WhatsApp channel, TikTok @llmtrafik, the Malaysian Highway Authority Facebook page, as well as the TUJU and MYJalan applications.
The toll discount, effective from 12.01 am on February 14 until 11.59 pm on February 15, involves financial implications of approximately RM19.5 million as compensation to highway concessionaires. Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi stated that the decision was approved by the Cabinet as part of the government's efforts to foster unity and safeguard the well-being of Malaysians of all races and religions.