KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 — Ten main roads in the city centre here will be temporarily closed and diverted tomorrow for the Malaysia Sarong Music Run 2025 (MSMR) – Road to Visit Malaysia 2026, held in conjunction with Malaysia Day celebrations.
Kuala Lumpur Deputy Police Chief Datuk Mohamed Usuf Jan Mohamad said the event, which begins at 3pm in front of the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) along Jalan Ampang, is expected to draw over 15,000 participants, competing in two main categories: the 5 KM Malaysia Speed Run and the 5 KM Fun Run.
“Road closures and diversions will begin at 2.30pm. Roads will reopen in stages and are expected to be fully restored by 8pm,” he said in a statement today.
The affected roads include Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Ampang, Jalan Pinang, Jalan Kia Peng, Jalan Stonor, Jalan Conlay, Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Sultan Ismail, and Jalan Ampang (from Jalan Tun Razak heading to KLCC/from Malaysian Rubber Board heading to Jalan Tun Razak).
Usuf advised the public to avoid parking in prohibited areas or locations that could interfere with traffic flow during the event.
“For any inquiries or further information, the public may contact the Kuala Lumpur Police Hotline at 03-2115 9999, the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT KL) Operations Room at 03-2071 9999, visit the JSPT KL Facebook page, or go to the nearest police station,” he said.
