Over 2.2 million vehicles are expected to enter Penang from December 23 in conjunction with Christmas and the year-end school holidays, state police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail has said, according to a Bernama report.
He said the figure was based on trends recorded during previous major festive seasons, as well as the December 6-January 10 Pesta Pulau Pinang.
“The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) expects around two million vehicles to travel on major highways nationwide, including those heading to Penang over a week during the peak of the festive season. Therefore, we expect an increase in the number of vehicles entering the state.
“Trends from the 2025 major festive season show that Penang usually receives around 2.2 million vehicles via the first and second Penang bridges,” he told Bernama yesterday, adding that congestion is expected on several routes, especially at the entrances to the Penang bridges. Also, the government has announced a 50% toll discount from December 23-24.
Expect heavy traffic at the North-South Expressway‘s (PLUS) Juru and Sungai Dua exits, and in George Town, Jalan Air Itam and Jalan Green Lane (the main routes to Batu Feringghi). Azizee said Penang police will be on standby and deploy additional personnel to strategic hot spots and black spots.
“PDRM has also launched Ops Lancar to enable a swift response to any incident within 24 hours. This special operation has been activated across the state, particularly on highways, city roads and federal roads, to maintain smooth traffic during the Christmas holiday period,” he said.
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many people like to visit the most civilized and prosperous island state in malaysia . compare with how many visitors will go to SG4 states
i thought they said celebrate hari natal not halal
hari natal isnt halal tho
Bayan baru, bayan Lepas and teluk lumbar area not congested.. you can enjoy good drives to balik pulau thro teluk lumbar and enjoy the views and food offerings in balik pulau and beyond.. try a hidden gem if a beach around balik pulau.. ask the local folks .. xheers
penang should consider self governing, collecting and spending tax money within their own state, same goes to johor and borneo states, leave other racist states to rot on their own
actually penang sabah sarawak should join singapore to form their own federation