Preparations are well underway for the Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Despite road closures, traffic is flowing with ease as the city welcomes leaders and delegates. - Photo — FAIHAN GHANI/The Star
KUALA LUMPUR: Despite initial worry over congestion following the closure of major roads and highways around the city and the Klang Valley for the Asean Summit, the flow remains smooth, for now.
A check by The Star yesterday, the first day of the road closure conducted in stages, traffic congestion was not visible.
Bukit Aman Internal Security and Public Order Department deputy director (operations) Deputy Comm MV Sri Kumar said police are ramping up preparedness to ensure everything is carried out smoothly.
He said at least four simulation exercises have been conducted, in cooperation with the Foreign Ministry and relevant agencies.
“These exercises help in coordinating assignments and positioning personnel at strategic locations to ensure the safety of the heads of state and foreign delegates,” Bernama quoted him.
He said 6,200 police personnel have been deployed on a rotational 24-hour basis, with operations progressing smoothly.
On road closures around Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, DCP Sri Kumar said implementation has been smooth, and the delegates’ travel to their respective destinations went on without significant issues.
Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Asst Comm Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said all efforts will be in place to ensure ferrying delegates attending the summit will go smoothly without causing traffic congestion.
“We will also take note of measures taken by the ground personnel before and after road closures and diversions,” he said.
