KUALA LUMPUR: Ten main roads in the city centre here will be temporarily closed and diverted on Saturday (Sept 20) for the Malaysia Sarong Music Run 2025-Road to Visit Malaysia 2026, held in conjunction with Malaysia Day celebrations.
Kuala Lumpur deputy police chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the event, which begins at 3pm in front of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) on Jalan Ampang, is expected to draw over 15,000 participants competing in two main categories: the 5km Malaysia Speed Run and the 5km Fun Run.
"Road closures and diversions will begin at 2.30pm. Roads will reopen in stages and are expected to be fully restored by 8pm," he said in a statement on Friday (Sept 19).
He said the affected roads are Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Pinang, Jalan Kia Peng, Jalan Stonor, Jalan Conlay, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Ampang (from Jalan Tun Razak heading to KLCC/from Malaysian Rubber Board heading to Jalan Tun Razak).
Mohamed Usuf advised the public to avoid parking in prohibited areas or locations that could interfere with traffic flow.
"For any inquiries or further information, the public may contact the Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline at 03-2115 9999, the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT KL) Operations Room at 03-2071 9999, visit the JSPT KL Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/JsptKL/, or go to the nearest police station," he said. – Bernama
