Transport & Mobility news in Dewan Merdeka
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Two Jakarta flights diverted to KLIA after Anak Krakatau ash disrupts Indonesian air travel
Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in Sepang has become a fallback for Jakarta-bound flights after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau disrupted air travel in Indonesia. Two flights, one from Oman and one from Saudi Arabia, have been diverted so far, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM). Indonesia has suspended operations at eight airports, affecting about 170,000 passengers.
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Police hunt foreign driver after drugs found in car following Kajang crash
Kajang police are hunting a foreign man after three packets suspected to be syabu weighing 2.13 grams were found in the Honda City he was driving. The car was involved in an accident on Jalan Reko after the driver fled a police inspection. A foreign woman in the car has been arrested and remanded for four days.
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KLIA provides rest areas for passengers affected by Jakarta airport closure
KLIA has advised passengers traveling to Jakarta to contact their airlines for the latest schedule information following the temporary closure of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport. The closure is due to volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. KLIA has also set up rest areas in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 for affected passengers.
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Lorry accident on NKVE northbound blocks all lanes
An accident involving a lorry at KM 8.4 of the NKVE highway northbound near Shah Alam blocked all lanes late tonight. A fallen signboard also closed the road, causing severe traffic jams. Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.
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KESAS highway goes viral for being covered in 'snow'
A stretch of the Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS) near Kota Kemuning was covered in a white substance resembling snow, believed to be a chemical spill, causing traffic to slow down. The Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) alerted road users, but the type and source of the spilled liquid have yet to be confirmed.
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Fallen tree disrupts commuter and ETS services
KTM Komuter and ETS train services in the Klang Valley were disrupted today after a tree fell between the Kepong and Rawang routes, causing delays of over 60 minutes. KTMB said cleanup and repair works are ongoing.
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Man allegedly chased, brake-checked by SUV driver after honking due to near-collision
A man in Subang Jaya alleged he was chased and brake-checked by an SUV driver after honking at him following a near-collision. Dashcam footage was shared on Reddit, and a police report has been lodged.