Kedah Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief Supt Mohd Mahiri Hussin said the police anticipated an increase in the number of vehicles entering the state this Aidifitri with many people taking advantage of the celebration to"balik Kampung”, having not been able to do so for the past two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Earlier, he launched the Royal Malaysia Police -Petronas"Jelajah Pra Op Selamat 18” programme which was held in conjunction with the Aidilfitri celebration.Mohd Mahiri said more than 400 traffic policemen will be on duty to monitor and control the traffic during Ops Selamat 18 which starts on April 29 to May 8.
"The police will also take stricter action against road bullies and the mat rempit ,” he said and advised parents to monitor their children’s whereabouts and activities. - Bernama