{
  "id": 9904145,
  "title": "Road closures, diversions in Kuching from Sept 28 for TYT’s 80th birthday events",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/road-closures-diversions-in-kuching-from-sept-28-for-tyts-80th",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-26T04:07:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/26/road-closures-diversions-in-kuching-from-sept-28-for-tyts-80th-birthday-events/236574"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kuching residents will face road closures and diversions from September 28 as the city prepares for the official 80th birthday celebrations of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar. Police Chief ACP Alexson Naga Chabu announced that the parade and grand assembly, scheduled for October 10 at Padang Merdeka, will necessitate disruptions to several major roads. Jalan McDougall will be diverted or closed from 10am on September 28 until midnight on October 10 to accommodate the installation and removal of event tents. Rehearsals for the parade and grand assembly are set to take place from October 5 to 7, with the full rehearsal scheduled for October 8 from 7am to 11am, affecting multiple routes including Jalan McDougall, Jalan Lampu Isyarat RTM, Jalan Wawasan to Padang Merdeka, and Jalan Tun Abang Hj Openg (Carpenter Street). On the event day, October 10, the parade and grand assembly will occur between 7am and 12pm, while a 'Konsert Rakyat' will be held from 7pm to 12am. Police advise attendees not to park vehicles along the roadside, to plan ahead, and to utilize alternative routes to mitigate traffic congestion. Any inquiries should be directed to the Kuching district police Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Division at 082-259900.",
  "summary": "KUCHING, Sept 26 — Several roads here will be closed or diverted starting September 28 to facilitate preparations...",
  "key_points": [
    "Road closures and diversions from September 28 to October 10",
    "Parade and grand assembly at Padang Merdeka on October 10",
    "Alternative routes advised to avoid traffic congestion"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The upcoming road closures and diversions in Kuching signal significant traffic changes for residents and visitors as the city gears up to celebrate a major milestone for Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}