Kuala Lumpur's first Car-Free morning

Phesal (centre) accompanied by some of his officers including DBKL deputy director-general (project implementation and maintenance) Datuk Mohd Najib Mohd (in red) and Urban Transportation Department director Dr Leong Siew Mun (left) leading the group of several hundred cyclists along the 6km route.

SOME motorists on Kuala Lumpur’s busiest roads were taken by surprise by 2014’s first Car-Free Morning yesterday.

Initiated by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the event is meant to promote a healthier lifestyle as well as create awareness on different modes of transportation.