Akmal Azhar
KUALA LUMPUR, 14 April 2025
The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM), through the Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), will implement full road closures and diversions on selected major routes from 15 to 17 April 2025, in conjunction with the official visit of His Excellency Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China.
A total of 17 major routes across Putrajaya, KLIA, and the Klang Valley will be temporarily closed for 30 to 45 minutes per closure to facilitate the smooth and secure passage of the official delegation. Affected roads will be reopened once the delegation has cleared the area.
The road closures will take place in phases across key locations, including:
- 15 April (6:00 PM): KLIA Expressway, ELITE, Lingkaran Putrajaya, Putrajaya-Dengkil Highway, Persiaran Selatan, Lebuh Gemilang, Jalan P5.
- 16 April (Multiple Time Slots): Including SMART Tunnel, MEX, KESAS, SUKE, Jalan Istana, Jalan Damansara, and major city routes.
- 17 April (8:50 AM): Similar routes upon delegation departure.
To ensure operational efficiency, a total of 378 police personnel comprising senior officers and ground units will be deployed. Responsibilities will include VIP escort operations, traffic management, and on-ground law enforcement.
JSPT urges all road users to plan alternate routes, avoid affected areas during the mentioned times, and follow instructions from officers on duty. Public cooperation is essential to facilitate a smooth and safe visit.
This visit underscores the strong diplomatic relations between Malaysia and China and is expected to include high-level bilateral engagements.
Issued by:
Dato’ Sri Mohd Yusri bin Haji Hassan Basri
Commissioner of Police
Director of Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department
Royal Malaysia Police
Zakirin
Yusri Ng
