No escape from the gridlock


Never-ending jam: Bumper-to-bumper traffic along Jalan Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz is a regular thing for users. — ART CHEN/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Traffic jams are not something out of the ordinary for Malaysians, with many “accepting” it as part of life, but congestion has worsened and experts say it will be a bigger headache this year.

Road safety expert Assoc Prof Law Teik Hua said the outlook for roads in the Klang Valley and major highways in 2024 appear to lean towards worsening conditions due to the continued increase in vehicle ownership, among others.

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