N-Day parade: Cops urge spectators to arrive early, use public transport

Workers at Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur preparing a stage for the National Day celebration. Police say they will deploy about 1,100 personnel to maintain security in the area on Aug 31. – AZHAR MAHFOF/The Star

KUALA LUMPUR: Those wishing to attend the National Day 2022 parade at Dataran Merdeka here on Aug 31 are advised to plan ahead and use public transport as several main roads will be closed that day.

Dang Wangi district police chief Asst Comm Noor Dellhan Yahaya said eight main roads around Dataran Merdeka will be closed and traffic diverted for safety purposes, as well as to ensure the event runs smoothly.