KUCHING: Traffic during the preparations for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebrations can be intense, especially in areas with significant Chinese communities, such as around shops and malls on Jalan Simpang Tiga and Mile 7.
In the days leading up to the celebrations, people flock to markets and malls to buy decorations, gifts, and food, creating additional traffic.
Popular venues, like one of the largest malls around Mile 6, become focal points, leading to congestion on nearby roads.
In addition to the busy traffic causing congestion in these areas, infrastructure construction for the Kuching Urban Transportation System also contributes to the traffic buildup.
Nevertheless, starting today, more traffic than usual is expected as the Chinese New Year approaches (which falls on Wednesday). Airports and bus terminals are also expected to be overcrowded.
During the recent opening of the Chinese New Year Festive Sale 2025 at Kenyalang Park, officiated by Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian, he advised all Sarawakians to plan ahead by checking traffic apps and local road closures before heading out. He also suggested avoiding peak hours, as early morning or late evening travel may be less hectic.
