PETALING JAYA: Around 2.9 million vehicles are expected to use major highways nationwide this weekend as the Chinese New Year holidays wind down and holidaymakers return to the Klang Valley, according to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM). The heaviest return traffic is expected between Feb 20 and 22, with Feb 21 projected to record the highest vehicle volume, said LLM. Of the 2.9 million vehicles expected, highways operated by PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) are forecast to carry the largest share of traffic during today’s and tomorrow’s peak period. PLUS said it expects return traffic to peak on Feb 21 and 22 at up to 2.2 million vehicles on a day, with the volume rising from midday until late evening. However, return traffic to the Klang Valley is expected to be heavier over the weekend due to the overlap of the Chinese New Year holidays, Ramadan and the reopening of schools.

Source: The Star February 21, 2026 10:15 UTC