Ramadan rush: Shah Alam police keep traffic in check for a smooth ride home before iftar
Traffic officers have been deployed at key congestion points, including the '199' traffic light junction on Jalan Subang, to manage traffic flow throughout Ramadan.
SHAH ALAM – Police are making every effort to ensure that road users in Shah Alam can reach home in time to break their fast.
Shah Alam district police chief ACP Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said traffic officers have been deployed at key congestion points, including the '199' traffic light junction on Jalan Subang, to manage traffic flow throughout Ramadan.
He emphasised that assigning officers to these hotspots during peak hours is a proactive measure to ease congestion and allow commuters to arrive home on time for iftar with their families.
"A total of 29 locations have been identified across the city, with 45 traffic officers and five senior officers deployed throughout Ramadan.
"Officers are stationed in two shifts from 4.30pm to 8pm, focusing on high-traffic areas, especially the '199' traffic light junction on Jalan Subang, which is known for heavy congestion.
"Six teams have been deployed to the junction to smoothen traffic, particularly for state civil servants leaving work early and commuters from Kuala Lumpur and Klang," he said.
Speaking at the Jalan Subang traffic light junction in Section 13 on Tuesday, he stressed that traffic conditions have improved, with most road users now reaching home before 7pm.
Previously, many were forced to break their fast in their vehicles due to severe congestion.
"In addition to officer deployment, we have adjusted traffic light timings at certain locations to prioritise outbound traffic in the evening and inbound traffic in the morning.
"Our efforts are supported by the Patrol Car Unit (MPV) and the Motorcycle Patrol Unit (URB), which conduct continuous patrols to assess traffic conditions and deploy officers where needed," he added.
Iqbal also said that police are monitoring safety and traffic flow at 19 Ramadan bazaars around Shah Alam, with particular focus on four major locations: Shah Alam Stadium, PKNS Complex, Section 19, and Section 20.
"Eight static officers have been assigned to these bazaars, supported by personnel from nearby police stations, to ensure public safety and smooth traffic control," he said.
To support on-duty officers, arrangements have been made to allow them to break their fast while on duty.
"The number of traffic officers will be increased in the final week of Ramadan, as traffic volume is expected to rise ahead of Aidilfitri.
"We advise road users to plan their journeys early and follow traffic instructions to prevent congestion, especially during peak hours," he said.
Earlier, Mohd Iqbal inspected traffic conditions at the junction and joined Shah Alam District Police Headquarters (IPD) traffic officers for iftar.
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