{
  "id": 3480621,
  "title": "PLUS braces for 2.2 million vehicles during National Day, school holidays",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/plus-braces-for-2-2-million-vehicles-during-national-day-school",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-26T09:41:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/08/26/plus-braces-for-22-million-vehicles-during-national-day-school-holidays/232754"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — Traffic on PLUS Malaysia Berhad's highways is expected to surge by up to 2.2 million vehicles from August 28 to 31 and September 4 to 7, coinciding with National Day celebrations and school holidays. Drivers are urged to plan their trips earlier using the MyPLUS-TTA digital travel schedule through the PLUS App to help distribute traffic and alleviate congestion. The PLUS App provides real-time traffic updates, emergency assistance, toll rates, rest area locations, EV charging stations, and other highway information. PLUS is reinforcing preparations by increasing personnel, improving patrols, activating Smart Lanes at 33 locations, and collaborating with police, transport department, highway authority, and other agencies to address incidents promptly. R&R areas have been upgraded to ensure cleanliness, comfort, and essential amenities like prayer rooms and toilets. Drivers are reminded to maintain their vehicles, ensure sufficient funds on their Touch ‘n Go card or e-wallet, and adhere to traffic rules. Assistance can be sought through PLUSLine at 180088-0000, and traffic updates are available on the PLUS App and social media.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 — PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) expects an increase in traffic flow of up to 2.2 million vehicl...",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : PLUS Expects 2.2 Million Vehicles Per Day During National Day, School Holidays",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/general-plus-expects-2-2-million-vehicles-per-day-during-national-day",
        "published": "2026-08-26T07:55:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "PLUS braces for 2.2 million vehicles during National Day, school holidays",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/plus-braces-for-2-2-million-vehicles-during-national-day-school-3481646",
        "published": "2026-08-26T09:41:44.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}