In conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations, the transport ministry has announced that a road ban will be imposed on goods vehicles for four days in order to reduce traffic congestion and the risk of traffic accidents. The ban will take effect on April 20 and 21 as well as April 24 and 25 , the ministry said.
The ban covers seven types of goods vehicles, heavy trucks and dump trucks with a load of more than 7.5 tonnes, low transport trucks, pole trailers, platform trailers, log trucks, heavy machinery, tow trucks and tractors . As for container trucks carrying goods , they are subject to a road ban from midnight to 8am during the four days. The ban will also apply to cargo lorries carrying electronic/electric goods or chemical materials to and from ports and airports and industrial areas in the same state.