Heavy traffic east coast bound

Home for the holidays: The traffic situation on the PLUS highway in both directions near Seberang Jaya. — CHAN BOON KAI /The Star.

KUALA LUMPUR: Heavy traffic was reported from the Gombak toll plaza heading towards the east coast as city folk began their balik kampung rush for Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

A Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) spokesman said as of 11am yesterday, the number of vehicles had increased from the day before, with the traffic flow congested up to Genting Sempah, Pahang.