Tag: Aidiladha

WCE Expects Over 150,000 Vehicles Daily During Aidiladha Holidays

IPOH, May 26 -- The West Coast Expressway (WCE) expects more than 150,000 vehicles daily during the Hari Raya Aidiladha festive season, which coincides with the school holidays and a long weekend. In a statement today, WCE said traffic volume is expected to increase as many people travel back to their hometowns and holiday destinations. “To ensure smoother traffic flow, all construction and maintenance works involving lane closures will be postponed, except for emergency works. “Tow trucks will also be stationed at strategic locations along the highway, while Emergency Response Teams (ERT) and patrol personnel will be reinforced to provide 24-hour assistance,” read the statement. WCE said the proactive measures are aimed at ensuring incidents can be handled quickly to minimise traffic disruptions Motorists are also encouraged to use the WCE mobile application, which provides route navigation, locations of public facilities such as electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, motorcycle shelters, emergency telephones and real-time traffic updates. In addition, the Touch ‘n Go PayDirect system at all WCE toll plazas allows toll charges to be deducted directly from users’ e-wallet balances without the need for manual card reloads. WCE also provides six Rest and Service Areas (R&R) equipped with parking facilities, surau and toilets, as well as food stalls at selected locations, including Sungai Nyior R&R northbound and southbound, and Bukit Kapar R&R northbound. Road users are advised to plan their journeys early, ensure their vehicles are in good condition, observe speed limits, wear seat belts and get sufficient rest to reduce the risk of microsleep. -- BERNAMA

IPOH, May 26 — The West Coast Expressway (WCE) expects more than 150,000 vehicles daily during the Hari Raya Aidiladha festive season, which coincides with the school holidays and a long weekend. In a statement today, WCE said traffic volume is expected to increase as many people travel back to their hometowns and holiday destinations. […]

Aidiladha: Sufficient supply of sacrificial livestock

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has announced that the livestock supply for this year's Aidiladha celebration is sufficient to meet current needs throughout the country. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in a statement today informed that based on statistics from the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) until last April, the local supply of cattle and buffaloes was 35,127 heads while the imported supply was 16,845 heads. "This brings the total supply of cows and buffaloes for sacrificial purposes to 51,972, exceeding the estimated needs of institutions such as mosques, suraus and slaughterhouses, which are expected to be 40,420," the statement said. For the supply of goats and sheep, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced that local stocks were recorded at 25,815 heads while imported supplies were 4,232 heads, bringing the total to 30,047 heads compared to the current demand forecast of 22,424 heads. Through the data projection, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development guarantees that the total livestock supply in the country is sufficient to meet the demand for slaughter for sacrificial purposes this year. In terms of infrastructure readiness, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs announced that 27 DVS-owned slaughterhouses throughout Peninsular Malaysia are ready to operate for the purpose of slaughtering sacrificial livestock. "In addition, DVS also issued licenses to 43 private slaughterhouses throughout Peninsular Malaysia until March 16 to offer legal slaughtering services to the community," the statement said. KPKM informs that organisers who wish to carry out animal slaughter activities outside slaughterhouses such as in mosques, suraus, schools, residential areas and public places are required to submit an application for an outside slaughter permit along with relevant documents to obtain approval. The ministry also recommends that the public always refer to the Guidelines for the Slaughter of Sacrificial Animals issued by DVS as a basic reference to ensure that the entire process of implementing the sacrificial ritual goes smoothly and complies with the set standards. -- BERNAMA

PUTRAJAYA: The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (KPKM) has announced that the livestock supply for this year’s Aidiladha celebration is sufficient to meet current needs throughout the country. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs in a statement today informed that based on statistics from the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) until last April, […]

Muslims In Malaysia Celebrate Aidiladha On May 27

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18– Muslims in Malaysia will celebrate Hari Raya Haji on May 27, according to the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Conference of Rulers, Muhammad Affendi Jalaludin. In an announcement broadcast on Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) tonight, he also declared that 1 Zulhijjah 1447H will fall tomorrow. “In fulfilling the command of His […]