It is finally this time of the year when all our Malay friends will be celebrating Hari Raya in their hometowns. At the same time, this is the time that the highway traffic is going to be massive jam as most of them will be heading back to their hometown. We believe during this time, you should really spend some time reading these tips to avoid sticking in jams throughout your journey.
How to Avoid Jams During Your Balik Kampung
This website helps you plan your trip back to your hometown. You can check the traffic status on the roads using CCTV cameras. You can also find out how much you need to pay for toll fees. This will help you plan your trip better and avoid any delays or unexpected costs.
First of all, head over to the jalanow.com website, and then look for the list of highways available. Choose the one you want to travel on by clicking on it. This will give you the traffic status of the highway from the nearest CCTV cameras. You can use this information to plan your trip better and make sure you arrive at your destination safely and on time.
If you want to check toll prices for a particular highway, you can go to PLUS’s official website. This website provides you with information on the toll rates for different highways. You can search for the highway you want to travel on and find out how much you need to pay at each toll booth. This will help you plan your trip better and avoid any surprises when you reach the toll booth.
Apart from that, PLUS has also shared its Travel Time Advisory as shown in the image below. For the North-South Expressway in Malaysia during the Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays, the recommended travel time is the time when the traffic is expected to be less congested. This information can help you plan your journey better so that you can avoid traffic jams and arrive at your destination on time. It is important to follow these recommendations to ensure a safe and comfortable journey. Not only that to avoid unnecessary congestion at the toll booth, do make sure your Touch ‘n Go card and eWallet balance are sufficient for your journey.
It’s a long weekend and many Malaysians will be going back to their hometown. Plan ahead to avoid any disappointment. Around 2 million people are expected to use the highways. You can check the traffic status and toll fares at these websites as stated above to plan your journey safely.
May this Eid al-Fitr bring you and your loved one happiness, prosperity, and peace. May your heart be filled with joy as you celebrate the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Wishing you a blessed Eid al-Fitr filled with love, harmony, and togetherness. Eid Mubarak!
