Planning to be in Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, or George Town ? Take note! Major road closures are NOW IN EFFECT and continuing for Thaipusam chariot processions!

Millions hindus devotees are celebrating Thaipusam today, a significant Hindu festival honoring Lord Murugan, and to ensure smooth processions, several key roads are closed in major cities.

🗓️ Key Dates & Cities Affected:

• Kuala Lumpur (KL): CLOSURES ALREADY STARTED! (Feb 9 – Feb 12, 2025)
  • Closures are in stages and will last until Wednesday, Feb 12th.
  • Affected Roads in KL:
    • Jalan Tun H.S. Lee
    • Jalan Sultan
    • Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock
    • Jalan Pudu
    • Jalan Tun Perak
    • Jalan Lebuh Ampang
    • Jalan Ampang
    • Jalan Munshi Abdullah
    • Jalan Dang Wangi
    • Jalan Raja Laut
    • Jalan Belia
    • Jalan Sri Amar
    • Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah
    • Jalan Tun Razak
    • Jalan Perhentian
    • Jalan Ipoh Lama (Batu Lima)
    • Jalan Kepong Baru

• Ipoh, Perak: CLOSURES STARTING NOW! (Feb 10 – Feb 14, 2025)
  • Expect closures until Thursday, Feb 14th (noon).
  • Affected Roads in Ipoh:
    • Jalan Tun Perak
    • Jalan Lahat
    • Jalan Sultan Yusuf
    • Jalan Sultan Idris Shah
    • Jalan Dato’ Onn Jaafar
    • Jalan Raja Musa Aziz

• George Town, Penang: CLOSURES STARTING TODAY! (Feb 10 – Feb 12, 2025)
  • Closures from 10 AM, Feb 10th until midnight Feb 12th.
  • Affected Roads in Penang:
    • Jalan Gottlieb 
    • Lorong Waterfall
    • Kebun Bunga
    • Jalan Wright
    • Jalan Burma
    • Jalan Brown
    • Jalan DS Ramanathan
    • Jalan Brother James
    • Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman
    • Jalan Park
    • Jalan Utama
    • Jalan Brook
    • Waterfall Lane (Kg Waterfall)

🗺️ Plan Your Journey! Use alternative routes and public transport if possible. Allow extra travel time.

🙏 Happy Thaipusam! Let’s respect the celebrations and plan our movements accordingly.

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