LIMBANG: The road safety operation for the Aidilfitri festive season this year will be implemented earlier to ensure a safe and smooth journey for those returning to their hometowns.

Deputy Minister of Transport Malaysia and Limbang Member of Parliament, Datuk Hasbi Habibollah, said the operation will run from 16 to 29 March 2026, aiming to improve safety and awareness among road users nationwide.

Among the measures included is a four-day road ban for goods vehicles, enforced from 19 to 20 March and 28 to 29 March 2026, on highways and main roads throughout the country.

“This step is taken to reduce traffic congestion and ensure higher road safety standards throughout the festive period,” he said when met by the media during the Ramadan Bubur Kacang distribution programme here on Saturday.

He also advised all road users in Sarawak and across the country to drive responsibly and comply with traffic regulations to ensure safe travel to their destinations.

Meanwhile, he expressed his appreciation to the Limbang Aerobics Association for organising a welfare program that distributed 400 durian bean porridge packets to the public along Jalan Muhibbah.

He said the initiative embodies the spirit of communal solidarity, while also supplementing meals for residents breaking fast during the holy month.

Earlier, Datuk Hasbi along with Bukit Kota Assemblyman Datuk Dr Abdul Rahman Ismail, visited the landslide site at Jalan Buangsiol, Kampung Bukit Kota, to inspect ongoing recovery work.

According to him, the road is now passable, but several critical measures are still needed, including the removal of trees on the hillside that could cause landslides during periods of heavy rainfall.

He also urged the Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR) to cover the landslide area with canvas and expedite the recovery work so it can be completed before Aidilfitri.

These measures aim to protect road users and ensure smooth journeys for residents, especially during the busy festive period. -UKASnews

Translator: Suhaila AW