KUALA LUMPUR - Thousands of Malaysians have clogged up the country's roads as they try to return to their hometowns ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations despite being prohibited to do so under the current movement curbs.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
KUALA LUMPUR - Thousands of Malaysians have clogged up the country's roads as they try to return to their hometowns ahead of the Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations despite being prohibited to do so under the current movement curbs.
"Starting today, motorists trying to cross state lines will not only be asked to turn back, but will also be issued a compound notice on the spot at the roadblocks," The Star quoted him as saying. Many of those on the road were believed to be part of the annual mass exodus to hometowns, or"balik kampung".
The Star reported that as of Wednesday, some 2,412 vehicles who attempted to cross state lines were asked to turn back by the police.
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