Kuala Lumpur: Traffic flow on the main highways heading towards the Klang Valley was reported to be congested as of 2 pm this afternoon, as people start returning to the capital after the Hari Raya Aidiladha holiday.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, a spokesperson for the Malaysian Highway Authority (MHA) stated that traffic flow from the north towards the Klang Valley on the North-South Expressway (PLUS) was congested at several points, including Permatang Pauh towards Juru, Jawi to Bandar Baharu, Kuala Kangsar to the Menora Tunnel, and Gopeng to Tapah.

The spokesperson noted that congestion was also observed from Sungkai to Trolak, Bukit Beruntung to Sungai Buaya, and the Rawang Rest and Treatment Area towards Rawang. Additionally, traffic from the south on the PLUS highway faced congestion from Pagoh to Simpang Empat, Pedas Linggi to Seremban, the Seremban Rest and Treatment Area to Nilai, and the Sungai Besi Toll Plaza to the capital.

For those traveling from the east to the Klang Valley on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway (KLK), congestion was reported at the Karak Toll Plaza towards Lentang, Bukit Tinggi to the Genting Sempah Tunnel, and the Gombak Rest Area towards the Gombak Toll Plaza.

In Kelantan, traffic flow increased from Kuala Krai towards Gua Musang as of this afternoon, although it remains under control. Gua Musang district police chief Supt Sik Choon Foo stated that congestion is expected to continue until the evening and that traffic conditions are being actively monitored by officers on duty.