Traffic jams expected around Butterworth from Monday due to fire walking ceremony


BUTTERWORTH: Traffic jams are expected on several roads around Butterworth due to the fire walking ceremony by Sree Maha Mariammam Temple along Tokong Lane here that begins Monday till Sunday.

Acting North Seberang Perai district police chief Supt Zulkeflee Sulaiman said the chariot and kavadi procession will pass through several roads in the area, and that Jalan Jeti Lama, in front of the temple, will be closed completely throughout the religious ceremony.

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