Plan your travel as key routes in Kuala Lumpur will be closed and diverted in stages this Sunday for the Visit Malaysia 2026 run event.
SEVERAL major roads in the city centre will be closed and diverted in stages this Sunday for the Visit Malaysia 2026 run.
The event is being held in conjunction with Federal Territory Day celebrations.
Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Mohd Zamzuri Mohd Isa said the programme features two main categories.
The KL10 Run (10 kilometres) will be held from 4 am to 10 am, followed by the VM2026 Run (five kilometres) from 3 pm to 11.59 pm.
Affected roads include Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Pinang, Jalan Kia Peng, Jalan Stonor and Jalan Conlay.
Also closed are Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Jalan Dang Wangi and Jalan Munshi Abdullah.
The list is completed by Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman and Jalan Persiaran Maybank.
“The road closures and diversions are to ensure the safety of participants, smooth traffic flow and continuity of the programme,” Mohd Zamzuri said in a statement.
He advised the public to plan their journeys and use alternative routes.
Motorists must also comply with instructions from police officers and traffic personnel on duty.
The organisers and authorities seek the public’s cooperation and understanding for any inconvenience caused.
