The ASEAN Summit is a major gathering of leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, where key decisions on regional peace, trade, and cooperation are made. This year, Kuala Lumpur is proudly hosting the 2025 edition of the summit on 26 and 27 May at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).
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As an influential founding member of ASEAN, Malaysia is set to welcome over 20,000 attendees, including heads of state, diplomats, and senior officials from across the region, making KL the centre of attention for Southeast Asia’s future strategies.
In preparation for the summit, several key highways and roads across the Klang Valley will be closed or rerouted in stages from 23 to 28 May to accommodate official convoys and ensure security throughout the event.
Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department director, Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri, shared that road closures will follow the movement of foreign delegates to and from their hotels, venues, and official functions.
“Closures and diversions will begin from 7:30am and continue until 8:00pm daily. Roads involved will be temporarily closed 30 minutes prior to convoy movements and reopened once all official vehicles have arrived at their destinations,” he said during a press conference on 19 May.
Six Major Highways to Be Affected:
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Maju Expressway (MEX)
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Duta–Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE)
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Ampang–Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH)
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New Pantai Expressway (NPE)
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Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS)
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SMART Tunnel
25 Main Roads with Planned Diversions:
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Jalan Tun Razak
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Jalan Bukit Bintang
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Jalan Ampang
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Jalan Sultan Ismail
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Jalan Raja Chulan
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Jalan P Ramlee
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Jalan Kia Peng
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Jalan Pinang
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Jalan Conlay
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Jalan Stonor
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Jalan Perak
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Jalan Tun Ismail
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Jalan Kuching
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Jalan Sultan Salahuddin
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Jalan Damansara
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Jalan Mahameru
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Jalan Raja Laut
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Jalan Parlimen
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Jalan Travers
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Jalan Bangsar
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Jalan Maarof
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Jalan Syed Putra
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Jalan Istana
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Jalan Sungai Besi
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Jalan Loke Yew
Motorists are encouraged to avoid these roads, especially during peak hours, and to take advantage of public transport options like the LRT, MRT, and monorail. Authorities have also reminded the public not to park along road shoulders or restricted areas to avoid obstructing the convoys.
Make sure to check the scheduled road closures this whole week, and remember to plan your drive ahead of time to avoid being stuck in traffic jams or running late for your appointments.
Travel safe!
