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The Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Sun
Road closures around Kuala Kangsar due to Half Marathon 2025
IPOH: Roads around Kuala Kangsar town will be closed and traffic diverted for eight hours in the morning on Sunday (June 1) due to the Kuala Kangsar Half Marathon 2025. Kuala Kangsar district police chief ACP Heisham Harun said the marathon will be held around the town, covering distance categories of 21 kilometres (km), 10 km and 5 km. According to him, for the 21 km and 10 km categories, there will be 10 specific routes closed from 2 to 7 am on Sunday. 'Roads affected involve the intersection of Jalan Tun Razak/Jalan MCKK and Jalan Raja Chulan, the traffic light intersection at Jalan Persiaran Bendahara, around Pavilion Kuala Kangsar, and Jalan Raja Chulan/Raja Idris heading towards the Penaga traffic lights. 'Also closed are the Ipoh-Taiping Road (JPJ Kuala Kangsar intersection), Jambatan Sayong to Tanjung Belanja, Jalan Daeng Sedili, Jalan Istana (Masjid Ubudiah) and Jalan Taiping-Kuala Kangsar (roundabout towards the Bendahara traffic lights),' he said in a statement today. Heisham said that traffic on five specific routes will also be diverted throughout the day until the marathon is over. Vehicles from the direction of Sungai Siput to Jalan Ipoh-Taiping (Kota Lama Kiri) will be diverted to Kati, and from Sungai Siput/Kledang to Jambatan Sayong will be diverted to Tanjung Belanja/Kati. 'Besides that, vehicles from Jalan Raja Idris to the Jalan Raja Chulan intersection to Jalan Taiping-Kuala Kangsar, from Taiping towards the Bendahara traffic lights will be diverted to the Kuala Kangsar bus station area, and vehicles from Jalan Kangsar to the clock tower roundabout will be diverted to the old market area,' he said. He also said that for the 5 km category, three roads will be closed from 6 to 10 am, involving Jalan Daeng Sedili, Jalan Istana/Jalan Raja Muda Musa, and Jalan Taiping/Kuala Kangsar (the roundabout leading to the Bendahara traffic lights). To avoid any difficulties during the marathon, the public can use the alternative routes provided by the security personnel on duty. 'Road users are advised to avoid routes involved in the marathon and seek alternative roads to avoid congestion and ensure the safety of the marathon participants,' he added.
The Star
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Star
Road closures around Kuala Kangsar due to half marathon
IPOH: Roads around Kuala Kangsar town will be closed and traffic diverted for eight hours in the morning on Sunday (June 1) due to the Kuala Kangsar Half Marathon 2025. Kuala Kangsar OCPD Asst Comm Heisham Harun said the marathon will be held around the town, covering distance categories of 21km, 10km and 5km. According to him, for the 21km and 10km categories, there will be 10 specific routes closed from 2 to 7am on Sunday (June 1). "Roads affected involve the intersection of Jalan Tun Razak/Jalan MCKK and Jalan Raja Chulan, the traffic light intersection at Jalan Persiaran Bendahara, around Pavilion Kuala Kangsar, and Jalan Raja Chulan/Raja Idris heading towards the Penaga traffic lights. "Also closed are the Ipoh-Taiping Road (JPJ Kuala Kangsar intersection), Jambatan Sayong to Tanjung Belanja, Jalan Daeng Sedili, Jalan Istana (Masjid Ubudiah) and Jalan Taiping-Kuala Kangsar (roundabout towards the Bendahara traffic lights)," he said in a statement on Friday (May 30). Heisham said that traffic on five specific routes will also be diverted throughout the day until the marathon is over. Vehicles from the direction of Sungai Siput to Jalan Ipoh-Taiping (Kota Lama Kiri) will be diverted to Kati, and from Sungai Siput/Kledang to Jambatan Sayong will be diverted to Tanjung Belanja/Kati. "Besides that, vehicles from Jalan Raja Idris to the Jalan Raja Chulan intersection to Jalan Taiping-Kuala Kangsar, from Taiping towards the Bendahara traffic lights will be diverted to the Kuala Kangsar bus station area, and vehicles from Jalan Kangsar to the clock tower roundabout will be diverted to the old market area," he said. He also said that for the 5km category, three roads will be closed from 6 to 10am, involving Jalan Daeng Sedili, Jalan Istana/Jalan Raja Muda Musa, and Jalan Taiping/Kuala Kangsar (the roundabout leading to the Bendahara traffic lights). To avoid any difficulties during the marathon, the public can use the alternative routes provided by the security personnel on duty. "Road users are advised to avoid routes involved in the marathon and seek alternative roads to avoid congestion and ensure the safety of the marathon participants," he added.- Bernama
Barnama
3 days ago
- Sport
- Barnama
Road Closures Around Kuala Kangsar Due To Half Marathon 2025
REGION - CENTRAL > NEWS IPOH, May 30 (Bernama) – Roads around Kuala Kangsar town will be closed and traffic diverted for eight hours in the morning on Sunday (June 1) due to the Kuala Kangsar Half Marathon 2025. Kuala Kangsar district police chief ACP Heisham Harun said the marathon will be held around the town, covering distance categories of 21 kilometres (km), 10 km and 5 km. According to him, for the 21 km and 10 km categories, there will be 10 specific routes closed from 2 to 7 am on Sunday. bootstrap slideshow "Roads affected involve the intersection of Jalan Tun Razak/Jalan MCKK and Jalan Raja Chulan, the traffic light intersection at Jalan Persiaran Bendahara, around Pavilion Kuala Kangsar, and Jalan Raja Chulan/Raja Idris heading towards the Penaga traffic lights. "Also closed are the Ipoh-Taiping Road (JPJ Kuala Kangsar intersection), Jambatan Sayong to Tanjung Belanja, Jalan Daeng Sedili, Jalan Istana (Masjid Ubudiah) and Jalan Taiping-Kuala Kangsar (roundabout towards the Bendahara traffic lights)," he said in a statement today. Heisham said that traffic on five specific routes will also be diverted throughout the day until the marathon is over. Vehicles from the direction of Sungai Siput to Jalan Ipoh-Taiping (Kota Lama Kiri) will be diverted to Kati, and from Sungai Siput/Kledang to Jambatan Sayong will be diverted to Tanjung Belanja/Kati. "Besides that, vehicles from Jalan Raja Idris to the Jalan Raja Chulan intersection to Jalan Taiping-Kuala Kangsar, from Taiping towards the Bendahara traffic lights will be diverted to the Kuala Kangsar bus station area, and vehicles from Jalan Kangsar to the clock tower roundabout will be diverted to the old market area," he said. He also said that for the 5 km category, three roads will be closed from 6 to 10 am, involving Jalan Daeng Sedili, Jalan Istana/Jalan Raja Muda Musa, and Jalan Taiping/Kuala Kangsar (the roundabout leading to the Bendahara traffic lights).
Free Malaysia Today
07-05-2025
- Free Malaysia Today
Elderly couple dies in Kuala Kangsar crash
Police said the car driver had been arrested to assist in investigations under Section 44(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving under the influence following the collision with the motorcycle. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : An elderly couple was killed when the motorcycle they were on was hit by a car at Km64 of Jalan Ipoh-Taiping, near Kuala Kangsar, today. Kuala Kangsar police chief Heisham Harun said they received information regarding the accident at 10.30am. 'Preliminary investigations found that the victims, aged 68 and 65, were heading from Taiping towards Kuala Kangsar when their motorcycle was rammed by a car that had lost control. 'The elderly couple was confirmed dead at the scene due to severe injuries while the car driver and his passenger were not hurt,' Bernama quoted him as saying. Heisham said the driver had been arrested to assist in investigations under Section 44(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for driving under the influence. He also called on those with information regarding the accident to contact investigating officer Nadiah Radenan at 017-549-1475 or 05-776-2222.
The Star
06-05-2025
- The Star
Elderly couple killed in Kuala Kangsar crash
IPOH: An elderly couple was killed after a car lost control and crashed head-on with their motorcycle at KM64 of Jalan Ipoh-Taiping in Kuala Kangsar. Kuala Kangsar OCPD Asst Comm Heisham Harun said the two victims, both 68, died on the spot due to serious injuries following the incident on Tuesday (May 6) at about 10.30am. "The victims were on their way to Kuala Kangsar from Taiping prior to the accident. "A car from the opposite direction lost control, entered the path of the motorcycle and crashed into them," he said in a statement. "The wife also had some jewellery and money on her. "Quick actions by the police prevented the victims' belongings from being taken away and have been handed over to their family members," he added. ACP Heisham said the driver of the car has been arrested to facilitate investigation under Section 44(1) of the Road Transport Act. "Those with information regarding the accident are urged to come forward or contact investigating officer Insp Nadiah Radenan at 017-549 1475 or 05-776 2222," he said, adding that the driver and a passenger in the car were both uninjured.
