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Police confirm Kajang road closures as Merdeka Eve celebration rehearsals roll out

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 — Five main roads around Kajang will be closed in stages from this Wednesday before being ful...

Police confirm Kajang road closures as Merdeka Eve celebration rehearsals roll out

The Kajang District Police have confirmed that five main roads around Kajang will be closed in stages starting from this Wednesday as part of preparations for the 2026 Selangor State Merdeka Eve Celebration at Kajang Stadium. The closures, aimed at ensuring smooth traffic flow and public safety, will be fully implemented on August 30.

Jalan Mahkamah will be fully closed from August 26 to 30, while four other roads - Jalan Cempaka Putih, Jalan Cempaka Kuning, Jalan Stadium, and Jalan Cheras - will be closed in stages. The staged closures will take place from 8:30 am to 10:30 am and 7 pm to 10 pm on August 28, as well as from 7 pm to 10 pm on August 29. On the main day of the celebration, all involved roads will be fully closed from 8 am until the event ends.

The public is advised to plan their journeys in advance and use alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion. Medical personnel and ambulances from Kajang Hospital, St John Ambulance, Kajang Plaza Medical Centre, and the Malaysian Armed Forces will be stationed at strategic locations to respond to any emergencies.

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