Traffic disruptions expected during Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting from Friday

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 — Traffic disruptions are expected in several locations in Kuala Lumpur during the 58th Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM), to take place at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre from July 8 to 11.

The Asean Main Logistics Secretariat, Foreign Ministry said traffic disruptions are set to begin as early as this Friday within a 1km radius from the venue and along major roads and highways connecting main entry points to the city.

“Additional information on affected routes and the closure of certain roads will be announced by the Royal Malaysia Police soon.

“The Foreign Ministry apologises for the inconvenience and deeply appreciates the understanding and cooperation of the public,” the secretariat said in a statement today.

As host to an important regional event, the secretariat said the Foreign Ministry is committed to ensure the smooth and successful organising of the event without neglecting the public’s welfare.

Malaysia took over the Asean chair on January 1 this year from Laos and it is the fifth time the country is serving as Asean chair, with its previous terms being in 1977, 1997, 2005 and 2015.

— Bernama