Penang Aidilfitri Travel Surge: 2.6 Million Vehicles Expected
Every holiday season, all eyes turn to the island city of Penang as throngs of holidaymakers flock to its shores for the famous food and stunning beaches. This upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri will be no different.
Bernama reports that Penang is bracing for an influx of about 2.6 million vehicles, based on data from the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), which monitors vehicle movement along the North-South Expressway (PLUS) during Op Selamat 24.
State Deputy Police Chief Datuk Mohd Alwi Zainal Abidin explained that Penang’s strategic position between Kedah and Perak makes it a key transit point, contributing to the high volume of traffic.
To manage the expected traffic surge, JSPT will deploy 331 personnel for patrol and traffic control throughout the operation period. Furthermore, only 10 per cent of the Penang police force -approximately 6,700 officers have been granted Hari Raya leave, with the rest remaining on duty.
In addition to traffic management, law enforcement will focus on patrolling residential areas and villages to safeguard properties left vacant during the festive season, ensuring public safety and security.
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JPJ Running Numbers
KUALA LUMPUR
VPJ4412
SELANGOR
BSG234
JOHOR
JYC6512
PULAU PINANG
PRS1875
PERAK
ANX4138
PAHANG
CFC4591
KEDAH
KGB2730
NEGERI SEMBILAN
NEG4025
KOTA KINABALU
SJL5764
KUCHING
QAB6371L
Last updated 07 Jul, 2025
Fuel Price
Petrol
RON 95
RM 2.05
RON 97
RM 3.18
-0.03
RON 100
RM 5.00
VPR
RM 6.23
Diesel
EURO 5 B10
RM 2.85
-0.03
EURO 5 B7
RM 3.05
-0.03
Last updated 03 Jul, 2025
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